Physician - Cardiovascular Thoracic

Details

• • Specialty: Cardiology
  • Subspecialty Interest: Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery
  • Schedule: Inpatient and Outpatient
  • Call Schedule: 1 in 3
  • EMR System: Athena: Outpatient / Epic: Inpatient
  • 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

BenefitsPaid 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

 

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short?Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

ResponsibilitiesAscension Providence is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Cardiovascular Thoracic surgeon.

 

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

 

Position Highlights:

• Existing care team of pulmonology, cardiology, vascular surgery, radiology, etc
• Robust Primary Care team within AMG Providence
• Robust Nodule Clinic
• Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
• Hybrid OR
• 24 hour critical care physician coverage in hospital available to patients

 

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.

RequirementsLicensure/Certification/Registration:

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

Education:

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

Additional Preferences#hec

Why Join Our TeamAscension 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 par