Foot Ankle Orthopedist

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance + CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

Job summary

Ascension Seton in Austin, Texas is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible orthopedic surgeon to join our specialty team. You will lead a diverse practice with complex foot & ankle reconstruction, high-acuity trauma, and elite sports medicine, delivering care in both inpatient and outpatient settings within a large nonprofit health system.

This employed role offers CME allowance and days, tail malpractice coverage, and a supportive, mission‑driven culture with a strong national network and

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex foot and ankle reconstruction and TAR with latest prosthetics.
• Manage high-acuity trauma including pilon fractures and calcaneal injuries.
• Provide elite sports medicine care for ligamentous repairs and osteochondral lesions.
• Coordinate in inpatient and outpatient settings within a nonprofit health system.
• Adhere to a 4-day call structure per month.
• Work as employed physician within Ascension Seton.

Education

MD/DO (Orthopedic Surgery)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

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.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

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

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture

• Long-term practice stability

• National network with local autonomy

• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you’ll 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.

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: pro-rated 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

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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