Physician - Family Medicine | You are part of a bigger story of care

Your future role at a glance

• Specialty: Family Medicine
• Schedule: Full-time
• Practice Detail: Primary Care clinic adjacent to Ascension Seton Smithville Hospital
• EMR System: Athena
• Facility: Ascension Seton Lockhart Health Center
• Location: Lockhart, Texas

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Undeserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

Ascension Seton is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine physician for our Ascension Seton Lockhart Health Center.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Seton to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

• Lockhart is located about 30 miles east of Austin
• Lots of growth in area due to proximity to Tesla Factory and Samsung
• High demand for Primary Care providers in area

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules (minimal call for clinic patients only)

About Austin

• Austin, the state capital of Texas, is a vibrant hub for politics, technology, music ,film, and a thriving food scene. It is also home to a major university.
• Known as the “Live Music Capital of the World." Austin offers over one hundred venues where you can experience a diverse array of live music performances every night
• Renowned as one of the healthiest and physically active cities in America, Austin is filled with joggers, cyclists, and walkers dedicated to maintaining cardiovascular health. The city's numerous parks and lakes provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing

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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

No additional preferences