Physician - Pediatric Pulmonology - Ascension Health
Austin, TX
About the Job
Details
+ Specialty: Pediatrics
+ Subspecialty Interest: Pediatric Pulmonology
+ Schedule: Monday - Thursday with Friday as protected time
+ Call Schedule: 1 week every 8 weeks for primary call - no outpatient clinics; Secondary call every 3 weeks
+ Practice Detail: 6 MD, 1 DO, 2 PA, 2 NP, Social worker, clinical staff: 9 RN, 14 CMA, Administrative Staff-12, Administrative and Clinical Management
+ EMR System: Athena (outpatient), Cerner (inpatient)
+ Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center, Ascension Seton Medical Center, Strictly Pediatrics Clinic, Far West Clinic, University Oaks Clinic
+ Location: Austin, Texas
This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._
Responsibilities
Ascension Seton and Dell Children's Medical Group are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Pulmonology Physician to join a dynamic pulmonology team serving Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas! New fellowship graduates or experienced physicians are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join an incredible group of physicians providing expert care to our rapidly growing patient population.
Position Highlights:
+ Clinic Schedule is Monday - Thursday with Friday as protected time for academic/administrative time as well as collegial collaboration on patient cases.
+ Pulmonology has 7 locations in the Central Texas region with providers having specific regular sites
+ Call at Dell Children's Medical Center (DCMC) 1 week every 8 weeks. Secondary Call for St David's Medical Center and St David’s NAMC split locations between South and North providers, taken after hours during clinic weeks.
+ Weekday hospital consults are shared with Physician Assistants at DCMC/ASMCA and DCN–Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities:
+ Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
+ Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
+ Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
+ Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
+ Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
+ Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
Requirements
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
+ Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board required.
Education:
+ Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
+ Specialty: Pediatrics
+ Subspecialty Interest: Pediatric Pulmonology
+ Schedule: Monday - Thursday with Friday as protected time
+ Call Schedule: 1 week every 8 weeks for primary call - no outpatient clinics; Secondary call every 3 weeks
+ Practice Detail: 6 MD, 1 DO, 2 PA, 2 NP, Social worker, clinical staff: 9 RN, 14 CMA, Administrative Staff-12, Administrative and Clinical Management
+ EMR System: Athena (outpatient), Cerner (inpatient)
+ Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center, Ascension Seton Medical Center, Strictly Pediatrics Clinic, Far West Clinic, University Oaks Clinic
+ Location: Austin, Texas
This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._
Responsibilities
Ascension Seton and Dell Children's Medical Group are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Pulmonology Physician to join a dynamic pulmonology team serving Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas! New fellowship graduates or experienced physicians are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join an incredible group of physicians providing expert care to our rapidly growing patient population.
Position Highlights:
+ Clinic Schedule is Monday - Thursday with Friday as protected time for academic/administrative time as well as collegial collaboration on patient cases.
+ Pulmonology has 7 locations in the Central Texas region with providers having specific regular sites
+ Call at Dell Children's Medical Center (DCMC) 1 week every 8 weeks. Secondary Call for St David's Medical Center and St David’s NAMC split locations between South and North providers, taken after hours during clinic weeks.
+ Weekday hospital consults are shared with Physician Assistants at DCMC/ASMCA and DCN–Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities:
+ Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
+ Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
+ Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
+ Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
+ Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
+ Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
Requirements
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
+ Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board required.
Education:
+ Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
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