Physician Contract Specialist

Cedarparktexasedc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension in Austin, Texas seeks a Contract Management professional to own end-to-end physician contract workflows—from drafting and routing to execution and archiving. You will maintain CLM data, monitor expirations, and ensure compliance with templates and healthcare standards.

Responsibilities include cross-functional coordination with Physician Leadership, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Onboarding to accelerate approvals, revisions, and renewals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of contract structure and execution workflows.
• Experience reviewing contract language and terms for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Execute End-to-End Physician Contract Workflows: Manage the full lifecycle of physician agreements—from drafting to execution and archiving.
• Audit and Review Legal Language & Terms for accuracy and alignment with templates and standards.
• Command Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Systems: Maintain, update, and audit the physician contract database, tracking expirations and renewals.
• Drive Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment: Liaise between Physician Leadership, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Onboarding to resolve bottlenecks.
• Navigate Rapid Operational Pivots: Adapt to changes in priorities and high-volume recruiting surges while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ensure Regulatory & Documentation Compliance: Verify that all agreements have proper approvals and comply with healthcare policies.

Skills

Contract literacy

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional coordination

Attention to detail

Legal language comprehension

Education

High School diploma + 2 yrs experience

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

4 years applicable work experience

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) databases

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility: Seton Administrative Offices

Department/Specialty: Contract Management

Schedule: Full Time | Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Execute End-to-End Physician Contract Workflows: Manage the full lifecycle of physician agreements—including employment contracts, clinical amendments, call coverage, and independent contractor agreements from drafting and routing to execution and archiving.

• Audit and Review Legal Language & Terms: Carefully review contract terms, compensation structures, and scope of work details to ensure absolute accuracy and alignment with approved organizational templates and legal standards.

• Command Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Systems: Maintain, update, and audit the physician contract database, ensuring accurate metadata entry, tracking expiration dates, and managing timely renewal notifications.

• Drive Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment: Act as a central, highly professional liaison between Physician Leadership, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Provider Onboarding to resolve bottlenecks and expedite contract execution.

• Navigate Rapid Operational Pivots: Rapidly adapt to changing executive priorities, urgent contract revisions, and high-volume recruiting surges while maintaining uncompromised attention to detail.

• Ensure Regulatory & Documentation Compliance: Verify that all executed agreements maintain full supporting documentation, proper executive approvals, and adherence to healthcare compliance policies.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Proven Contract Literacy: Deep, functional understanding of contract structure, legal language, and execution workflows (direct background in healthcare or physician contracts is strongly preferred).

• High-Acuity Database & Technical Agility: Hands-on experience managing Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) databases, setting up automated tracking systems, and maintaining high data accuracy.

• Fast-Paced Multitasking & Priority Command: Exceptional organizational skills to manage carry-over worklists, high-volume email queues, and competing project deadlines effortlessly.

• Proactive & Quick-Learning Mindset: A highly dependable, agile self-starter who learns systems rapidly, anticipates contract expiration timelines, and pivots quickly when priorities change.

• Elite Professional Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with health system leadership, legal counsel, and physician stakeholders.

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.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.