Family Medicine Physician

Ascension•Kyle, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

TexanCare Family Medicine is seeking a dedicated Family Medicine Physician to launch and lead a new clinic in Kyle, Texas. The role is based in a 100% outpatient practice serving a growing, family-oriented community near Austin. The physician will work in a collaborative team with three physicians, a nurse practitioner, and a licensed professional counselor. The clinic uses Athena EMR and the Open Evidence AI-supported note-taking tool. The schedule is a 4.5-day patient-encounter work week, with Friday afternoons reserved for administrative work from home. The typical patient volume is 20–22 patients per day, with approximately 6–10 new patient inquiries daily. Call is shared in a 1-in-5 rotation, supported by a 24/7 nurse advice line. The physician must obtain consulting privileges at Ascension Seton Hays and will eventually assist in supervising advanced practice providers. The position offers a guaranteed first-year base salary of $240,000 and a production bonus opportunity of up to $20,000. Optional hospice work may be available for four hours per week from home, with additional income dependent on patient load. The independent recruitment contract requires a 36-month Ascension service area agreement. The clinic location is not currently in a designated HPSA or MUA/P.

Requirements

MD or DO degree required.
Physician MD/DO credential must be obtained before the hire or job transfer date.
Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine.
No work experience required; new graduates are welcome.
Must obtain consulting privileges at Ascension Seton Hays.
Independent recruitment contract requires a 36-month Ascension service area agreement.

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency is a significant plus.
Advanced Life Support credential; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
All experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient family medicine care.
Perform minor procedures, including joint injections, women's health and Pap smears, suturing, and small wound care.
Participate in a 1-in-5 call rotation, with after-hours patient callbacks described as extremely rare due to the 24/7 nurse advice line.
Eventually assist in supervising advanced practice providers.
Obtain consulting privileges at Ascension Seton Hays.

Benefits

Guaranteed first-year base salary of $240,000.
Production bonus opportunity of up to $20,000 based on quality metrics, punctuality, note closure, and community outreach.
Optional hospice work for four hours per week from home, potentially yielding an additional $1,000–$2,000 per month depending on patient load.
Eligibility for state-based student loan repayment of up to $180,000, subject to the clinic building its Medicaid panel to qualify.
Three weeks PTO plus five CME days.
$3,000 annual CME allowance, which can be applied toward insurance premiums.
Coverage for Texas licensure and DEA fees.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus HSA/FSA options.
Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
Paid time off and holidays.
Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.