Physician - General Surgery - General Surgery - Smithville, Texas

Company: Ascension
Location: Port Arthur
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Ascension Seton is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon for the growing communities of Bastrop, Smithville, and Luling, Texas Position Highlights:Growing community centrally located between Austin, Houston and San AntonioBecome a member of this growing Medical Community providing healthcare to those in needEnjoy a two-year income guarantee including excellent healthcare benefits and retirement plan 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 atimely manner.Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.About Ascension SetonAs 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.PandoLogic. Keywords: General Surgeon, Location: Austin, TX 78723, PL: 537331306

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