Physician - Urology

Details

• Specialty: Urology
• Schedule: Inpatient and Outpatient
• Call Schedule: 1 in 5
• Practice Detail: Come join our team of 7 providers!
• EMR System: Athena in Clinic / 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 Destination Type

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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Ascension Providence is looking to add a Urologist to our busy practice in Waco, Texas.

Waco has been recognized as the "Heart of Texas," and is situated on the I–35 corridor between Dallas and Austin with scores of shops and restaurants galore along with excellent parks, a supportive business environment, a low crime rate, diverse housing options, and top–ranked schools. Ascension Urology providers have enjoyed full patient panels. Sharing the same building is a thriving Womens Health/OBGYN practice, Outpatient Surgery Center, Sleep Clinic, ENT, and Lab.

Position Details:

• See approximately 16–22 patients per day
• Robust Primary Care
• Minutes from the hospital
• Competitive Benefits
• Collegial team team of 7 providers: 4 physicians, 2 PA and 1 PT

Candidates will enjoy our competitive compensation package including: Competitive salary, Relocation allowance, Sign On Bonus, Possible student loan repayment, Generous paid time off program, Multiple health, dental, vision and wellness packages, Annual CME Allotment, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.

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.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

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

Education:

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

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