Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board required before hire or transfer.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
No prior work experience necessary.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients using medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
Coordinate discharge planning with case management teams.
Recommend and participate in initiatives to enhance cost-effectiveness and quality of care.
Accept patient referrals from other physicians.
Act as admitting, attending, or consulting physician for hospitalized patients.
Participate in academic programs, including medical education and research.
Provide documentation that meets insurance requirements and appeal denials promptly.
Benefits
403(b) retirement plan.
Employee Assistance Program for well-being support.
Counseling and peer support services.
Spiritual care and stress management resources.
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):
Licensed 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
Retirement: 403(b) plan
Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
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):
Licensed 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.
