Ascension

Foot Ankle Orthopedist

Ascension$250K — $350K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Fellowship-trained in foot and ankle surgery
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • Licensed MD/DO in Texas
  • Experience in complex foot & ankle cases
  • Proficiency in trauma management and sports medicine procedures
  • Ability to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex foot & ankle reconstruction procedures
  • Manage high-acuity trauma cases effectively
  • Provide specialized care in elite sports medicine
  • Conduct a diverse mix of clinical surgeries
  • Participate in a structured call schedule of 4 days/month
  • Collaborate within a large healthcare network
  • Contribute to a nonprofit health system dedicated to community service

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits with employer matching
  • Long-term & short-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Full Job Description
We Are Hiring

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility Name: Ascension Seton
Schedule: Full-Time

CME allowance + CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

What You Will Do

This is an elite opportunity for a motivated, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon to step into a high-volume role within the largest orthopedic and sports practice in Central Texas. Supported by a massive referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network, you will lead the charge in complex foot & ankle reconstruction and specialized orthopedic care.

Step into a practice designed for a specialist who thrives on clinical variety and surgical complexity. You will manage a diverse case mix including:
  • Complex Foot & Ankle Reconstruction: Lead interventions for end-stage arthritis, Charcot neuroarthropathy, and total ankle replacements (TAR) utilizing the latest prosthetic technology.
  • High-Acuity Trauma: Manage pilon fractures, calcaneal trauma, and complex Lisfranc injuries within an integrated trauma system.
  • Elite Sports Medicine: Provide cutting-edge care for ligamentous repairs, syndesmotic instability, and osteochondral lesions for a high-performance patient population.
  • Call structure: 4 days of call required/month
  • Practice setting: inpatient and outpatient
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible Physician

About the Facility
  • Approximately 150 bed hospital
  • Approximately 30 bed ICU
  • Level 2 Trauma in a large hospital (ASMCA)
  • Serving a population of over 1 million people
  • Integrated referral network
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system


What You Will 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.


Visa Eligibility

None

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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