Neurologist

We Are Hiring

Location: Smithville, Texas and Lockhart, TX

Facility Name: Ascension Seton Smithville Health Center and Ascension Seton Lockhart Health Center Schedule: Full-Time

These job locations are currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Area and or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Destination Type.

What You Will Do

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Neurologist to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Step into a well-established Neurology team of 1 Neurologist, 1 Nurse Practitioner, and 1 EMG Technician
• 100% outpatient general neurology with flexible clinic hours Monday-Friday working between 2 clinics each month.
• Access to Support Staff including MA’s and LVN’s
• Manageable patient volume of approximately 17 adults per day, allowing for meaningful, relationship-focused care and strong work‑life balance along with virtual appointment options
• Opportunity to develop a sub‑specialty focus alongside a broad General Neurology practice, based on your clinical interests
• High patient demand supports rapid practice growth, enabling you to build a full panel quickly and make an immediate impact
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a wide range of neurological conditions in an outpatient setting, developing individualized treatment plans and coordinating care with primary care and specialty teams
• Provide ongoing, relationship‑based care and patient education, including follow‑ups, medication management, and preventive strategies to optimize long‑term neurological health
• Locations are within 30 to 45 minutes from Austin, TX

• Closely affiliated with local Ascension Seton hospitals (Smithville, Edgar B Davis); on‑site procedural volume specialties include orthopedics, PM&R, general surgery, and pulmonology
• Optional inpatient weekend call at Ascension Seton Hays or central facilities
• Potential for Dell Medical School and The University of Texas faculty positions

About the Practice

• Athena EMR
• Serving a population of approximately 18,000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician‑led, collaborative culture
• Long‑term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission‑centered care rooted in service

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences

Visa Eligibility

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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