PHY Family Medicine

Ascension; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan: 403(b)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a physician to deliver outpatient primary care in a full-spectrum family medicine role for adults and children, including routine checkups and preventive screenings.

This position is located in a Medically Underserved Area, offering opportunities for inpatient and outpatient consultation, academic collaboration, and a focus on cost-effective, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• MD/DO licensed to practice medicine in the United States.
• Board certification not specified but advanced life support may be preferred.
• Experience in outpatient family medicine is implied by role responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Aims to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care.
• Participates in academic programs as requested (education/research).
• Maintains documentation meeting insurance requirements including appeals of denials.
• Opportunity to participate in inpatient and outpatient consultations, including on-call schedules.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Quality of care

Documentation

Education

MD/DO

Job description

• Outpatient primary care delivery full-spectrum family medicine for adults and children including routine check ups, preventive health screenings, and management of chronic medical conditions.
• This position is located in a Medically Underserved Area.

Your future role at a glance

• Outpatient primary care delivery full-spectrum family medicine for adults and children including routine check ups, preventive health screenings, and management of chronic medical conditions.
• This position is located in a Medically Underserved Area.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements. Appeals all denials in a timely manner.
• Opportunity to participate 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 obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Preferred Credential(s):
• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

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

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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