Vascular/Stroke Neurologist Opportunity with Ascension Seton

Ascension Seton is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Stroke/Vascular Neurologist to join Seton Brain and Spine Institute with a fast-growing Austin Texas market.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Seton to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

• Stroke service as part of dedicated neurohospitalist team; may cross-cover at Ascension Seton Williamson (ASW) & Ascension Seton Hays (ASH) as part of network coverage plan
• Daily rounds on patients; predominantly consult service
• May include limited outpatient stroke clinic presence
• DSMCUT is a Level I Trauma Center (ACS) and Comprehensive Stroke Center (DNV)
• ASMCA is a Level IV Trauma Center (Texas DSHS) and thrombectomy-capable or PSC+ (DNV)
• ASW is an established DNV thrombectomy-capable or PSC+ in North Austin
• ASH is an established DNC PSC in South Austin
• Faculty Appointment with Dell Medical School available
• Dell Medical School Neurosurgery Residency Affiliation

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.