Physician - General Surgeon

Central Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Health in Austin, TX is seeking a skilled general surgeon to join a growing practice. The role includes seeing patients in clinic, performing outpatient general surgery in an Ambulatory Surgery Center, and supervising staff. There is opportunity for hospital-based cases as well.

The candidate must have an MD or DO, completed general surgery residency, and hold an unrestricted Texas license. Board certification within two years and a DEA license are required; BLS is required at hire.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited residency in General Surgery.
• Unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Board certification or passage of Board Certification Examination within two years of employment.
• Current DEA license.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries and surgical care in an Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Prescribe medications and therapies related to surgical treatment.
• Instruct patients and families regarding procedures, plan of care, and follow‑ up.
• Direct professional and ancillary staff during treatment of patients.
• Record patient data in the electronic medical record and coordinate care.
• Communicate clearly with staff and patients in person and by phone.
• Lead and motivate medical providers under supervision; participate in evaluations.
• Provide up to 40 hours of direct clinical practice per week.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical and surgical experience

Education

MD/DO degree

Residency in General Surgery

Job description

Overview

Central Health is looking for a skilled general surgeon to join our growing practice, committed to serving theunderserved community in Travis County. This physician will be responsible for seeing patients in clinic andperforming outpatient general surgery procedures including but not limited to laparoscopic cholecystectomy, openand minimally invasive hernia repair, soft tissue surgery, and pilonidal cyst treatment. There is an opportunity toperform upper and lower endoscopy as well. This position will support learners at various levels and may superviseadvanced practice providers during direct clinical practice. The primary focus of this role will be seeing patients inclinic as well as performing outpatient elective surgeries and procedures in an Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC)while collaborating with Central Health staff to improve care delivery, access, and outcomes for a vulnerablepopulation. While the majority of operations are performed in the ambulatory setting, there is also an opportunityto perform hospital-based elective surgery for appropriate patients.

Responsibilities

Within scope of credentialing, performs surgeries and surgical care in an Ambulatory Surgery Center.Prescribes medications and therapies related to the surgical treatment required.Instructs patients and their families regarding procedures performed, plan of care, and follow‑ up visit.Directs professional and ancillary health care staff during treatment of patients.Responds to inquiries from staff and patients regarding surgical care and treatments.Compiles patient medical data including health history, treatment plans, results of physical examination, etc. andrecords in electronic medical record.Actively communicates with others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner in person and on the phone.Demonstrates professional management skills, including the ability to plan, organize and schedule work in anefficient and productive manner, focusing on key priorities and meeting deadlines.Actively interact with peers, executives, employees, and consultants in a manner that represents Central Healthpositively.Plans, promotes, demonstrates, recommends, and coordinates high standards of medical practice.Perform up to 40 hours of direct clinical practice per week.Perform other duties as assigned.People Management/Department Management/Business Unit Management:Actively supports the Director of Specialty Care to support employed and contracted providers within thedepartment.Works in tandem with Central Health's operational and clinical leaders to ensure a collaborative team-orientedenvironment.Leads and motivates the medical providers under his/her supervision; uses effective medical and peopleperformance management processes.Performs or supports objective annual evaluations of all direct reports with the input from the practice leader andother stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education

Education Level

Education Details

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution. Completion of an accredited residency in General Surgery.

Required

Work Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Required/Preferred

2 years of clinical and surgical experience

Required

5 years of general surgical experience with 2 years in leadership experience

Preferred

icenses and Certifications

Licenses/Certifications

Licenses/Certification Details

Time Frame

Required/Preferred

Unrestricted License to practice medicine in the state of Texas.

Upon Hire

Required

Board Certification or passage of Board Certification Examination from applicable credentialing body within two years of employment.

within 2 Years

Required

DEA License

Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration for the purpose of writing prescription.

Upon Hire

Required

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Basic Life Support (BLS) ‐ Obtained through approved American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Upon Hire