Credentialed by the Texas Medical Board prior to hire
No prior work experience necessary
Strong diagnostic and treatment skills
Ability to coordinate discharge planning with case management
Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients with medical diagnostic skills
Coordinate discharge planning with case management
Participate in efforts to improve cost-effectiveness and quality of care
Accept patient referrals from other physicians
Act as admitting, attending, or consulting physician as needed
Participate in academic programs such as medical education and research
Provide documentation that meets insurance requirements and appeal denials
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development
Employee Assistance Program for emotional well-being
Parental leave and adoption assistance
Optional legal and pet insurance, and transportation savings
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Provides medical services to patients in an assigned area How you'll make an impact in this role
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.
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s):
Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Work Experience
None required.
Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact in this role
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.
Qualifications
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s):
Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Work Experience
None required.
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.
