Physician - Pediatric Pulmonology

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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

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:

• Exciting opportunity to join a busy and growing USNW top 50 Pediatric Pulmonology practice in a desirable location.
• The program serves Central Texas with outpatient clinics located throughout Austin and the Temple area.
• Call coverage is shared amongst the providers and is currently 1 week every 8 weeks.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package available
• Specialty clinics include Cystic Fibrosis, Aerodigestive, Neuromuscular, Severe Asthma, Sickle Cell and Sleep Medicine. 
• There is a desire to develop Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and an Interventional Bronchoscopy program.
• Affiliation with Dell Medical School is available with opportunities to educate and mentor medical students and pediatric residents.
• The close proximity of the University of Texas provides opportunity for research collaboration.  

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.

Additional Preferences

About Dell Children’s Medical Center

Dell Children’s Medical Center (DCMC) is a 299-bed free standing pediatric facility, Pediatric Level I Trauma Center, Level IV Epilepsy Center, Level IV NICU, Special Delivery Unit, Texas Center for Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease, and Inpatient Psychiatry Mental Health Unit. Our second location, DCMC North, opened in the spring of 2022 as a 36 bed hospital.  DCMC is in the Ascension Healthcare Network, the nation's largest nonprofit health system. Our mission is to be a center of excellence for children’s health with a strong alliance of expert personnel, facilities and other specialty resources.  DCMC is the training site for our academic partner, the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.

About Ascension Seton

As a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty.  We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country.  Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas.  Dell Children’s, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas. 

About Austin

Austin is the state capital and home to a major university as well as an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food scene.  Austin is also know as the Live Music Capital World because on any given night, one can find over one hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live music performances.  The many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing. Also known as one of the healthiest/ physically fit cities in America, you will see joggers, cyclists, and walkers committed to healthy living.

About Ascension Medical Group
When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.  
With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

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.

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