PHY Hospitalist Pediatrics

Ascension; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin requires a pediatric hospitalist to deliver inpatient care across acute, subspecialty, complex, and surgical co-management settings, while actively participating in medical education for trainees and the next generation of clinicians. Join a physician-led Ascension system with a national network, local autonomy, and a strong focus on mission-centered care.

This role includes 24/7 in-house coverage and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician with MD or DO
• MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board before hire date or transfer date

Responsibilities

• Deliver inpatient care across acute, subspecialty, complex, and surgical co-management settings.
• Lead and mentor medical professionals through clinical education and ongoing learning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including surgical and mental health units to design holistic care plans for families.
• Utilize state-of-the-art facilities and bed towers to drive clinical excellence and innovation.
• Provide dependable 24/7 in-house coverage ensuring timely, compassionate medical attention.

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Join a premier, fast-growing pediatric hospitalist team at Dell Children's Medical Center, where your clinical expertise and passion for medical education will shape the future of specialized care for families across Central Texas.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient care across acute, subspecialty, complex, and surgical co-management settings to ensure the highest standards of safety and recovery for our patients.
• Lead and mentor the next generation of medical professionals by actively participating in clinical education and fostering an environment of continuous learning.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams âincluding specialized surgical and mental health unitsâto design and execute seamless, holistic care plans for families in our region.
• Drive clinical excellence and innovation by utilizing our expanded, state-of-the- art facilities and bed towers to meet the growing healthcare needs of the Central Texas community.
• Provide dependable, high-quality coverage within a 24/7 in-house model, ensuring patients and their families receive continuous, compassionate, and timely medical attention.

About Dell Children's Medical Center

• Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin is nationally ranked in 7 pediatric subspecialties by U.S. News & World Report , also placing #3 in the Southwest Region
• Nationally ranked at #10 in the country for Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report
• 299-bed main facility featuring a Pediatric Level I Trauma Center, Level IV Epilepsy Center, Level IV NICU, Special Delivery Unit, Texas Center for Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease, and an Inpatient Psychiatry Mental Health Unit. DCMC North opened in the spring of 2022 as a 36-bed hospital
• Serves as the clinical training site for the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, engaging in cutting-edge clinical care, education, and research

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

• 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

• 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

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