Physician, Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Medical Director

We Are Hiring Ascension Seton is looking for a Full Time Pulmonary Hypertension Medical Director physician to join our elite team! Why Join Our Team About 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 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. What You Will Do Ascension Seton is looking for a Board Certified Pulmonary Hypertension Medical Director physician for our Dell Children's Medical Center team! This medical director will have protected time dedicated to building the formal program for the Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Center at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Due to growth in our cardiology and NICU service lines here in Austin, TX, along with complex patient growth there is a need for a pulmonary hypertension (PAH) program. The PAH program is to attain accreditation status through the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA). Position Highlights: The director will engage in the growth of the program by collaborating with different service lines (PICU, CVICU, NICU, Pulmonary and Cardiology) and performing research. Allocated FTE is set at clinical .25; 0.75 of the provider’s time will need to be dedicated to the PAH program per the accreditation guidelines Clinical Locations are located on the main campus of Dell Children's Medical Center in the Strictly Pediatrics office building, and the Far West pulmonary office. Participate in pulmonary call
(8) of MD/365. Call coverage is 24/7 for one week (Friday 8:00 am to Friday 8:00 am) 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. Job 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. Visa Eligibility H1-B Visa and J1 Visa Eligible 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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. 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.