Ascension - Hewitt, TX
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hewitt, TX
10,001+ employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
Ascension Providence is seeking a Family Medicine physician to join their team in Hewitt, TX. This role involves providing comprehensive medical services to an existing patient panel, with a focus on delivering compassionate care to those in need. The position offers a supportive work environment with strong clinical backing and emphasizes work-life balance.
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.
Requirements
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board required.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
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
