Practice Detail: Genetic counselor, registered nurse, social worker, administrative staff
EMR System: Athena
Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center, Ascension Seton Far West
Location: Austin, Texas
Visa Eligibility: No
Ascension Seton is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Clinical Genetics physician for our Dell Children's Medical Center team!
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Seton to provide medical services to patients.
Position Highlights:
Clinic Schedule is Monday - Thursday with Friday as protected time for academic/diagnosis research and collegial collaboration on patient cases.
Clinical Genetics (GC) has a ratio of 2 Genetic counselors to 1 Attending Physician, in addition to GC's we have RN staffing, CMA staffing, a Social Worker and a robust administration staff.
Call at Dell Children's Medical Center (DCMC) and Ascension Seton Medical Center of Austin (ASMCA) NICU rotation is divided equally between attending physician's.
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.
About Ascension Seton
As a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty.
We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country.
Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas.
Dell Children’s, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas.
About Austin
It is the state capital and home to a major university as well as an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food scene.
Austin is known as the Live Music Capital World because on any given night, one can find over one hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live music performances.
Also known as one of the healthiest/ physically fit cities in America, you will see joggers, cyclists, and walkers committed to cardiovascular health on a daily basis.
The many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing.
About Ascension Medical Group When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required Credential(s): • Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board.
Education: • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Dell Children’s Medical Center at Ascension Seton is a full-service pediatric medical center dedicated to the needs of children and families. When you choose Dell Children’s, your child’s care is connected across care teams – from 24/7 pediatric emergency care and level I trauma care to primary care, mental health care and specialty care. With the most comprehensive pediatric specialty care in Central Texas, you'll find all the care your child and family need. Only in Austin. Only at Dell Children's.
