Physician - Pediatric Child Abuse

Details

• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Subspecialty Interest: Pediatric Child Abuse
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-5
• Call Schedule: 1 in 5 weeks; weekends, holidays and nights on call by phone only
• Practice Detail: Multi-disciplinary team including full-time pediatrician, part-time hospitalist, 2 nurse practitioners, RN SANE Coordinator, RN program manager, program analyst, 2 social workers
• EMR System: Cerner (inpatient) and Athena (outpatient)
• Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center and Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus
• Location: Austin, Texas

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

*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. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

The Child Abuse Resource and Education (CARE) Program at Dell Childrens Medical Center of Central Texas, affiliated with the University of Texas at Austins Dell Medical School, is seeking a BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to join us.

Position Details:

• Team includes full-time child abuse pediatrician, part-time hospitalist, 2 advanced practice providers, 2 social workers, a SANE coordinator, nurse program manager, and program analyst
• Provide medical evaluations in the hospital and two outpatient clinics, one of which is affiliated with the Center for Child Protection, the Travis County Child Advocacy Center
• Responsible for the evaluation of children and adolescents for whom there is a concern of child abuse/neglect with both in-person and case consultation and review services
• Provides court testimony when needed
• Support health system and community medical providers
• Actively participates in local multidisciplinary team
• Supervision of APPs clinical work
• Provide education to medical students, residents, fellows and multidisciplinary partners
• Call responsibilities are split equally amongst physicians and APPs

This position includes institutional opportunities and support for teaching, research, and/or advocacy and can be shaped around the candidates interests/career path. Faculty appointment to Dell Medical School at the University of Texas is required.

Required candidate qualifications:

• Physician MD/DO with Texas medical license or license eligible
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Child Abuse Pediatrics
• Excellent clinical expertise
• Strong educational and collaborative skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred candidate qualifications:

• Completion of a 3 year ACGME accredited fellowship program in child abuse pediatrics

About Dell Childrens Medical Center

• 248-bed childrens hospital serving 46-counties
• Freestanding pediatric facility with Level 1 pediatric trauma center, Level I Pediatric Surgery Center, Level IV epilepsy center and Level IV NICU
• 39 pediatric specialties
• Multi-specialty care teams providing holistic care
• Includes SANE team that evaluates children and adolescents for whom there is a concern for acute sexual assault
• Dell Childrens Medical Center North Campus serving Williamson County
• Part of Ascension, one of the leading non-profit, Catholic health systems in the United States

About Ascension Seton

As a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty. We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country. Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas. Dell Childrens, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas.

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.

About Austin

Austin is home to the state capital, the University of Texas, and is an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food. Austin is known as the Live Music Capital World because on any given night, one can find over one hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live music performances. Known as one of the healthiest/ physically fit cities in America, you will see joggers, cyclists, and walkers committed to cardiovascular health on a daily basis. Our many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding, and fishing. There is so much to love in the city of Austin!

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

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

Education:

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

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. 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.

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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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Location: Bee Cave, TX, US

Posted Date: 11/1/2024