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

*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:

• 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.

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.

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