Physician Hospitalist - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Visa Accepted

• J1 Visa Location
• H-1B Cap-Exempt

Hospital Details

• 124-bed facility
• Named for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the “Top 20” Rural Community Hospitals in the nation—the only hospital in Texas on the list
• Serves a primary service area of 45,000+ people
• Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department
• Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist
• Specialty backup includes 24/7 cardiology (including cath lab and most cardiologists do PE thrombectomies), general surgery, ortho, and OB/GYN
• Interventional radiology availabe during the week
• Vascular surgery coverage averaging 20-25 days per month
• Urology coverage 50% of the time

Hospitalist Service

• Daily Encounters: 77

• A cohesive team of 10 Hospitalist Physicians and 4 Hospitalist APPs
• The team is supported by an administrative coordinator
• Integrated Acute Care model where all providers are partners of one team covering Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine
• Most patients admitted through the ED come under the Hospitalist service
• Hospitalists also provide medical consultation to the inpatient rehab unit staffed by dedicated physiatrists
• Hospitalists hand off patients to the Intensivist when requiring transfer to the ICU
• Multispecialty support
• Procedures not required

Rehabilitation Unit:

• 16-bed unit
• Average Daily Encounters: 14
• Provides medical consultation services in coordination with dedicated physiatrists in the Acute Rehab Unit
• Inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Stroke Specialty program
• Support of on-site hospitalist Physicians and APPs
• The team is supported by an Administrative Coordinator
• 7 days on/7 days off schedule
• Pre-operative clinic
• Rehab APP provides clearance for elective orthopedic surgical candidates
• Tuesday – Friday: 4 scheduled patients per day

Community

Medical professionals in Kerrville enjoy a lifestyle that blends all the best aspects of rural, suburban, and urban life. With excellent housing, real estate costs, and state- and nationally-distinguished schools, Kerrville is the perfect hometown for families. Outdoor recreational activities such as flying, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, triathlons, and photography abound in this beautiful area of the Texas Hill Country. Since both San Antonio and Austin are within a one- to two-hour drive, Kerrville is a perfect choice for Physicians who want to practice in a smaller community with metropolitan amenities nearby.

Qualifications

• BC (or BE) in Emergency Medicine (preferred) or BC in FP/IM with minimum five years ED experience

Career Details

• W-2 and 1099 options available
• Through USACS’ partnership with this facility and under updated U.S. Department of Education regulations, you may be eligible for the PSLF program

USACS Benefits

Financial BenefitsW-21099

Employee Ownership:

$100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service

401(k):

Industry-leading, 10% practice-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $36,000

Continuing Education:

$4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
$8,000, including your state and DEA license, in year one for new graduates

Parental Leave:

Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents

Military Leave:

Pioneering paid leave for deployments

Student Loan Refinancing:

As low as 2.99%

Insurance:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage

Disability:

Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)

Malpractice Coverage:

Unmatched medical malpractice, including tail and free litigation support. USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!

Intangible BenefitW-21099

Location Flexibility and Job Stability:

Careers nationwide, from New York to Hawaii. Internal USACS STAT Traveling Physicians.

Clinical Guidance:

National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected USACS Physicians.

Bedside Support:

Evidence-based Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) and experienced Physicians available 24/7/365 to assist you.

Onboarding and Ongoing Support:

Dedicated Clinician Advocates for a personalized concierge-style service and the USACS Annual Assembly, open for all Clinicians to attend.

Professional Development:

Scholars (leadership training), Efficiency Academy, Provider Engagement & Patient Experience Academy, and more.

About USACS

As a hospitalist within USACS, you'll be part of a team unique in today's industry. USACS provides Physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits and the opportunity to practice within a evidence-based model emphasizing quality, long-term wealth building and a culture of shared ownership. USACS Physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local groups.