Physician - General Surgeon

Overview

Central Health is looking for a skilled general surgeon to join our growing practice, committed to serving the
underserved community in Travis County. This physician will be responsible for seeing patients in clinic and
performing outpatient general surgery procedures including but not limited to laparoscopic cholecystectomy, open
and minimally invasive hernia repair, soft tissue surgery, and pilonidal cyst treatment. There is an opportunity to
perform upper and lower endoscopy as well. This position will support learners at various levels and may supervise
advanced practice providers during direct clinical practice. The primary focus of this role will be seeing patients in
clinic as well as performing outpatient elective surgeries and procedures in an Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC)
while collaborating with Central Health staff to improve care delivery, access, and outcomes for a vulnerable
population. While the majority of operations are performed in the ambulatory setting, there is also an opportunity
to perform hospital-based elective surgery for appropriate patients.

Within scope of credentialing, performs surgeries and surgical care in an Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Prescribes medications and therapies related to the surgical treatment required.
Instructs patients and their families regarding procedures performed, plan of care, and follow‐ up visit.
Directs professional and ancillary health care staff during treatment of patients.
Responds to inquiries from staff and patients regarding surgical care and treatments.
Compiles patient medical data including health history, treatment plans, results of physical examination, etc. and
records in electronic medical record.
Actively communicates with others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner in person and on the phone.
Demonstrates professional management skills, including the ability to plan, organize and schedule work in an
efficient and productive manner, focusing on key priorities and meeting deadlines.
Actively interact with peers, executives, employees, and consultants in a manner that represents Central Health
positively.
Plans, promotes, demonstrates, recommends, and coordinates high standards of medical practice.
Perform up to 40 hours of direct clinical practice per week.
Perform other duties as assigned.
People Management/Department Management/Business Unit Management:
Actively supports the Director of Specialty Care to support employed and contracted providers within the
department.
Works in tandem with Central Health's operational and clinical leaders to ensure a collaborative team-oriented
environment.
Leads and motivates the medical providers under his/her supervision; uses effective medical and people
performance management processes.
Performs or supports objective annual evaluations of all direct reports with the input from the practice leader and
other stakeholders.

Education

Education Level

Education Details

Required/
Preferred

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution. Completion of an accredited residency in General Surgery.

Required

Work Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Required/
Preferred

2 years of clinical and surgical experience

Required

5 years of general surgical experience with 2 years in leadership experience

Preferred

icenses and Certifications

Licenses/Certifications

Licenses/Certification Details

Time Frame

Required/
Preferred

Unrestricted License to practice medicine in the state of Texas.

Upon Hire

Required

Board Certification or passage of Board Certification Examination from applicable credentialing body within two years of employment.

within 2 Years

Required

DEA License

Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration for the purpose of writing prescription.

Upon Hire

Required

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Basic Life Support (BLS) ‐ Obtained through approved American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Upon Hire

Job Summary

• Req No.:
• Company: Central Health
• Job Locations: US-TX-Austin
• Category: Clinical- Physician (MD/DO)
• Type: Regular Full-Time