Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon/Total Joint

Ascension Healthcare; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Joint Replacement. This role offers the opportunity to perform both primary and revision surgeries at a leading medical center. As a valued member of the team, you will provide exceptional care to patients while participating in academic programs. The organization is committed to community service and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and advancing your career in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Joint Replacement is required.
• Must be credentialed from the Texas Medical Board.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic conditions.
• Perform primary and revision surgeries for hip and knee replacements.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery

Joint Replacement

Patient Evaluation

Surgical Procedures

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Tools

Cerner

Athena

Job description

**Details**

+ **Specialty:** Orthopedic Surgery

+ **Subspecialty Interest:** Joint Replacement

+ **Schedule:** Full-time

+ **Practice Detail:** Primarily inpatient joint replacement surgeries with occasional outpatient joint replacement

+ **EMR System:** Cerner/Athena

+ **Facility:** Ascension Seton Medical Center Hays

+ **Location:** Kyle, Texas

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Destination Type

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Ascension Seton is looking for an Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship training in Joing Replacement for our Ascension Seton Medical Center Hays.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Seton to provide medical services to patients.

**Position Highlights:**

+ Cover revision surgery as well as primary hip and knee joint replacement

+ Surgeon will perform all hospital procedures at Ascension Seton Medical Center Hays

**Responsibilities:**

+ Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.

+ Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

+ Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.

+ Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.

+ Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

+ Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

**Requirements**

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

**Required Credential(s):**

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board.

**Education:**

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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