Pediatrics - Pulmonology - Physician

Pediatrics - Pulmonology - Physician at Austin Children's Chest Associates - Ascension summary : Board Certified / Eligible Pediatric Pulmonology Physician providing specialized care for children with respiratory conditions at multiple outpatient clinics and hospitals in Austin, Texas. The role includes shared on-call responsibilities, involvement in specialty programs such as Cystic Fibrosis and Sleep Medicine, and opportunities for teaching and research collaboration with Dell Medical School. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and affiliation with a top-ranked pediatric medical center.

Details Specialty : Pediatrics

Subspecialty Interest : Pediatric Pulmonology

Schedule : Monday - Thursday with Friday as protected time

Call Schedule : 1 week every 8 weeks for primary call - no outpatient clinics; Secondary call every 3 weeks

Practice Detail : 6 MD, 1 DO, 2 PA, 2 NP, Social worker, clinical staff : 9 RN, 14 CMAs, Administrative Staff-12, Administrative and Clinical Management

EMR System : Athena (outpatient), Cerner (inpatient)

Facility : Dell Children's Medical Center, Ascension Seton Medical Center, Strictly Pediatrics Clinic, Far West Clinic, University Oaks Clinic

Location : Austin, Texas

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.

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.

Responsibilities Ascension Seton and Dell Children's Medical Group are seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Pediatric Pulmonology Physician to join a dynamic pulmonology team serving Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas! New fellowship graduates or experienced physicians are encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join an incredible group of physicians providing expert care to our rapidly growing patient population.

Position Highlights :

Exciting opportunity to join a busy and growing USNW (US News and World report) top 50 Pediatric Pulmonology practice in a desirable location.

The program serves Central Texas with outpatient clinics located throughout Austin and the Temple area.

Call coverage is shared among the providers and is currently 1 week every 8 weeks.

Competitive compensation and benefits package available

Specialty clinics include Cystic Fibrosis, Aerodigestive, Neuromuscular, Severe Asthma, Sickle Cell and Sleep Medicine.

There is a desire to develop Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and an Interventional Bronchoscopy program.

Affiliation with Dell Medical School is available with opportunities to educate and mentor medical students and pediatric residents.

The close proximity of the University of Texas provides opportunity for research collaboration.

About Dell Children’s Medical Center

Dell Children’s Medical Center (DCMC) is a 299-bed free standing pediatric facility, Pediatric Level I Trauma Center, Level IV Epilepsy Center, Level IV NICU, Special Delivery Unit, Texas Center for Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease, and Inpatient Psychiatry Mental Health Unit. Our second location, DCMC North, opened in the spring of 2022 as a 36 bed hospital. DCMC is in the Ascension Healthcare Network, the nation's largest nonprofit health system. Our mission is to be a center of excellence for children’s health with a strong alliance of expert personnel, facilities and other specialty resources. DCMC is the training site for our academic partner, the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.

About Ascension Seton

As a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty. We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country. Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas. Dell Children’s, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas.

About Austin

Austin is the state capital and home to a major university as well as an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food scene. Austin is also know as the Live Music Capital of the World because on any given night, one can find over one hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live music performances. The many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing. Also known as one of the healthiest / physically fit cities in America, you will see joggers, cyclists, and walkers committed to healthy living.

About Ascension Medical Group When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration :

Licensed Physician MD / DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board required.

Education :

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Additional Preferences

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Why Join Our Team Ascension 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.

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Keywords : Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatrics, Respiratory Care, Child Healthcare, Specialty Clinics, Cystic Fibrosis, Sleep Medicine, Physician, Medical Education, Clinical Research