Seeking Plastic Surgeon for Plastics and Hand Surgery with Ascension Seton

Ascension Seton is looking for a Plastic Surgeon for our Ascension Medical Group Seton Plastics and Hand Surgery.  This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Seton to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

• Expansion of our team into new markets, we need continuous coverage around hand, reconstructive, plastic surgery and cancer reconstruction
• Inpatient and Emergency services include facial trauma, hand injuries, evaluation and treatment of complex wounds, and reconstructive plastic surgery
• Outpatient services include skin cancers, breast reconstruction, and elective surgery

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• 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.