Details
Specialty: Pediatric Surgery
Subspecialty Interest: Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Schedule: Full time, days Monday - Friday
Practice Detail: APP will support a team of 12 Physicians
EMR System: Cerner/Compass
Facility: Strictly Peds Professional Building
Location: Austin, TX
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
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.
Responsibilities
The Pediatric Craniofacial and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Service at Dell Children's Medical
Center in Austin, Texas is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or
Physician Assistant) to join their team. Dell Children's is the only free-standing children's
hospital and a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center serving 47 counties in Central Texas. The
yearly ED volume for the medical center exceeds 80, 000 visits per year. This is fast paced and
always interesting.
The APRN/PA will join a well established service that includes board certified pediatric craniofacial
and reconstructive plastic surgeons, hand surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, an
orthodontist, pediatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, speech
therapy and a social worker.
Responsibilities:
The APRN/PA is expected to perform duties and responsibilities with a significant amount of autonomy and self-direction.
The patient care environment will be in an outpatient setting.
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 Children's, 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 Austin
It is the state capital and home to a major university as well as an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food scene.
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.
Also 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.
The many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing.
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.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.
Education:
Master's degree of Nursing required.
Additional Preferences
APP
Why Join Our Team
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.
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