Physician-Orthopedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

DetailsSpecialty : Orthopedic SurgerySubspecialty Interest : Joint ReplacementSchedule : Full-timePractice Detail : Primarily inpatient joint replacement surgeries with occasional outpatient joint replacementEMR System : Cerner / AthenaFacility : Ascension Seton NW HospitalLocation : Austin, TexasThis job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and / or Medically Underserved Areas / Populations (MUA / P) Shortage Destination TypeBenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example : Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.

Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

ResponsibilitiesAscension Seton is looking for an Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship training in Joint Replacement for Ascension Seton NW Hospital.

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

Position Highlights : Cover revision surgery as well as primary hip and knee joint replacementSurgeon will perform all hospital procedures at Ascension Seton Northwest HospitalResponsibilities : 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.

RequirementsLicensure / 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.Why Join Our TeamAscension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902.

Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center.

Join us and create a career path you will love.Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community.

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