Cardiology - Physician

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center

Schedule: Full-time

Malpractice coverage with tail

$7000 CME yearly, 5 CME days | Full-time

Signing bonus | Full-time

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Ascension Seton is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join a growing and busy cardiovascular group at the only transplant center in Austin.

About the Practice

• Practice Setting: Monday through Friday
• Employed physician within a nonprofit Catholic health system
• Well established group with 65 full time providers
• Serving the Austin proper population of approximately 1.02 million
• Ascension Seton is recruiting an Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist to join a growing, high-volume cardiovascular team at the only heart transplant center in Austin.
• The Advanced Heart Failure program offers the full spectrum of care, including heart transplantation, LVAD, ECMO support, and advanced heart failure management.
• Ascension Texas Cardiovascular provides comprehensive cardiac services across all major subspecialties, including interventional cardiology, structural heart, non-invasive imaging (CT/MR), electrophysiology, peripheral vascular disease, and heart failure/transplant care.
• Physicians practice primarily across four hospitals in the Austin area, including Dell Seton Medical Center, the teaching hospital for the University of Texas.
• Through collaboration with the University of Texas Dell Medical School, physicians have opportunities to participate in medical student, resident, and fellow education, as well as optional research activities.
• The advanced heart failure team works closely with cardiology fellows during rotations in the CVICU and heart failure service.
• Ascension Texas Cardiovascular is actively engaged in clinical research, with approximately 25–30 ongoing clinical trials and opportunities for physician involvement.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

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

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.

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