Psychiatry - Physician

• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Sub-specialty Interest: Consult and Liaison
• Schedule: Monday through Friday (weekend call)
• Call Schedule: Approximately 1 in 10 weekend call coverage with bonus pay
• Practice Detail: Hospital based
• EMR System: Cerner
• Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center and Dell Seton Medical Center
• Location: Austin, Texas

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Undeserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Ascension Seton is looking for a Board Certified/Eligible Psychiatrist Fellowship trained Consult Liaison for Ascension Seton Medical Center and Dell Seton Medical Center.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Seton to provide medical services to patients. Consults are done done at both hospitals with the Primary facility being Seton Medical Center Austin ans secondary facility being Dell Seton Medical Center. Weekend call coverage will be at our inpatient facility Cross Creek Hospital.

Position Highlights:

• Well established program consisting of 17 full time physicians including Consult Liaison and Psychiatry ED Physicians.
• New grads welcome to apply
• Weekend call round and go model Saturday to Sunday. Flat rate shared among the group.
• No RVU or productivity compensation. This is a salaried position.
• Average patient encounters 1.6 per hour.
• W2 emplolyee model with excellent benefits package including, 403B, health, dental, vision, long term and short term disability as well as many other employee benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act 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.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job