Neurosurgery - Physician

Ascension•Kyle, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with over 99,000 associates, recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer. Ascension Seton is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurosurgeon for Seton Brain and Spine Institute in Kyle, Texas, just outside of Austin. This role involves a mix of clinic and surgical days at Ascension Seton Hays, a Level II Trauma Hospital, and includes daily rounds on admitted patients. The position has an affiliation with Dell Medical School Neurosurgery Residency. Ascension Seton is part of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country, with over 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas, and Dell Children’s, a world-class pediatric center with a Level I trauma center and Level IV NICU. Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization with 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, offering competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology, and countless opportunities for growth. The job location is not currently in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) or Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/P).

Requirements

Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Nice To Haves

Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurosurgeon

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.