Surgery - Surgeon (Physician #)

Your future role at a glance

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

EMR System: Cerner / Athena

Facility: Ascension Seton

Location: Austin, TX

Benefits that help you thrive

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.

How you’ll make an impact in this role
Responsibilities:

Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.

Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.

Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act 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.

Participate in academic programs (e.g., medical education and research) as requested.

Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on‑call schedules.

What minimum requirements you’ll 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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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