Hospitalist Medical Director

As a Hospitalist Medical Director with USACS, you’ll be responsible for managing hospitalist medicine services by collaborating with the hospital and nursing leadership while offering support to your physician staff. As a leader for both the hospital and US Acute Care Solutions, you will influence broad company decisions and help facilitate the development of new leaders.

With USACS, you'll be part of a team unique in today's industry. USACS provides physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits, and the opportunity to practice within a values-based model that emphasizes quality. USACS physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local physician groups.

Details

• Oversee hospitalist service operations
• Supervise HM staff, per the bylaws, policies and procedures of the institution
• Represent the staff in the community and within the hospital

Hospitalist Service

• Average Daily Encounters: 93
• 13 physicians / APP daily hospitalist team
• Dedicated nocturnist
• 7 on / 7 off schedule
• 12 Hour APP shifts
• Semi-closed ICU

Hospital

Seton Medical Center is the largest medical/surgical acute care center in Austin offering comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. The facility, located in the heart of central Austin’s medical district, recently underwent a $50 million expansion project. One of four Magnet hospitals in the Seton Healthcare Family, Seton Medical Center Austin offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for both inpatients and outpatients and regional specialty programs including the Seton Heart Specialty Care and Transplant Center, Shivers Cancer Programs and the Marialice Shivers Regional Neonatal Center.

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is currently building a Women's Health Tower dedicated to all aspects of medical care for women–the first of its kind in the Austin area.

Benefits

Financial Benefits:

• $75,000 equity ownership given to all full-time physicians after 2 years of employment
• Up to $35,000/year from our Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)
• $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
• $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
• Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Pioneering Paid Military Leave
• Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
• Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support
• USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!

Intangible Benefits:

• Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected physicians
• Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
• 24/7/365 live physician support
• Professional Development Programs including Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, Engagement & Experience Academy
• USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
• Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians

Community

Austin is the capital of Texas, but it is better known to many as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” With vibrant entertainment and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor settings, it's no wonder that Austin is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the nation. Nature trails, lakes, parks, and wilderness preserves offer exceptional recreational opportunities. The Austin area’s high-tech industry blends seamlessly with popular events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW, and the Formula One United States Grand Prix. The University of Texas, one of the largest universities in the nation, offers world-class arts and sporting events year-round.