Physician - Pulmonary Critical Care

We Are Hiring: 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 Visa Eligibility: No What You Will Do: 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 supprt 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.
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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.
What You Will Need: 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) Additional Preferences: #HeC Visa Eligibility: None 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.
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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.
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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.
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 *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.
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