Physician - Pulmonary Critical Care

Ascension; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Pulmonary Critical Care Physician in Waco, Texas, to join a dedicated team. The role involves patient evaluation and treatment, working within a 237-bed hospital setting, and engaging in academic programs. With a focus on robust care in a supportive environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in patient health.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Pulmonary/Critical Care physician required.
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient consultation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Works to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care.

Skills

Critical Care

Patient Evaluation

Medical Treatment

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Job description

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• Subspecialty Interest: Critical Care/Intensivist
• Call Schedule: 1 in 5
• Practice Detail: Come join our team of 4 physicians
• EMR System: Athena Inpatient/Epic Outpatient
• Facility: Ascension Providence
• Location: Waco, Texas
  
  

Details

• Specialty: Pulmonary
• Subspecialty Interest: Critical Care/Intensivist
• Call Schedule: 1 in 5
• Practice Detail: Come join our team of 4 physicians
• EMR System: Athena Inpatient/Epic Outpatient
• Facility: Ascension Providence
• Location: Waco, Texas
  
  

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation 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 Providence is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pulmonary/Critical Care physician.

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

Position Highlights:

• 30 bed ICU / 237 bed hospital
• Robust lung nodule clinic in place
• Robot-assisted bronchoscopy
• Nocturnal NP support
• Large Primary Care team within AMG Providence
  
  

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
  
  

About Ascension Providence

• As a member of Ascension Providence, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
• We are able to share best practices and knowledge across our nationwide network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country.
• Ascension Providence includes a 237-bed med/surg hospital, 12 Primary care physician practices, 13 specialty physician practices, a 48-bed psychiatric hospital, a Senior Living facility, and Hospice and Home Care.
• Ascension Providence is accredited as an advanced primary stroke center
  
  

About Waco

• Located halfway between Dallas and Austin and 3 hours from San Antonio and Houston
• It is an important destination for education, manufacturing, and cultural events
• Waco is home to three local colleges/universities
• Excellent public, private, and parochial schools
• Waco proudly has cultural sites and events such as the Cameron Park Zoo, Cameron Park, Waco Mammoth Site, Waco Symphony Orchestra, Ironman Competitions, and the quaint Waco Farmers Market.
  
  

About Ascension Medical Group

When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.

With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

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

Education:

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

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Providence, based in Waco, Texas has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1905. When you join Ascension Providence, you will become part of a team that operates more than 30 primary and specialty care clinics, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs, and full-service hospital with advanced surgical care and 24/7 emergency care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses. 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 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.

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.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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

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