Physician Pediatric Oncologist

Company: Ascension Health Alliance
Location: Austin
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

We Are HiringAscension Seton is looking for a Full-Time Pediatric Oncologyphysician to join our elite team! Why Join Our TeamAbout Ascension Seton

• As a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty.
• We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country.
• Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas.
• Dell Children's, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas.About Austin
  • It is the state capital and home to a major university as well as an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food scene.
  • Austin is known as the Live Music Capital World because on any given night, one can find over one hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live music performances.
  • Also known as one of the healthiest/ physically fit cities in America, you will see joggers, cyclists, and walkers committed to cardiovascular health on a daily basis.
  • The many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing.About Ascension Medical GroupWhen 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. What You Will DoAscension Seton is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Oncologist for our Dell Children's Medical CenterThis is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Seton to provide medical services to patients.Position Highlights:
    • The Children's Blood & Cancer Center at Dell Children's Medical Center is the largest pediatric hematology/oncology provider in Central Texas.
    • Dell Children's Medical Center serves a 46-county area as the premier health care provider for children, adolescents and young adults.
    • Successful candidates have the opportunity to work with a dynamic multidisciplinary team in a collegial work environment including board certified hematology/oncology physiciansResponsibilities:
      • 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. Job RequirementsLicensure/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. Visa EligibilityNone Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension 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.For further information regarding your EEO rights, view the poster.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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