Physician - Neurology Epilepsy EEG

Your future role at a glance

• Specialty: Neurology
• Sub-specialty Interest: Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology
• Schedule: Full-time
• Practice Detail: Supported by APP team for clinic and hospital, as well as clinical neurophysiology fellows
• EMR System: Athena and Compass
• Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center at UT
• Location: Austin, Texas

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Undeserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Destination 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 Neurologist with Board Certification/Board Eligibility in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology to join Seton Brain and Spine Institute.

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

Position Highlights:

• Inpatient responsibilities include EMU coverage at Dell Seton Medical Center UT & assisting in interpretation of diagnostic routine, ambulatory, ICU and continuous video-EEG monitoring for Ascension Texas network
• Outpatient responsibilities include clinic evaluation and management of epilepsy patients; Programming of VNS, RNS and DBS devices is required
• Faculty Affiliation with Dell Medical School
• Dell Medical School Neurology Residency and Clinical Neurophysiology Affiliation

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. Acts 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.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• 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.

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