Emergency Medicine - Medical Director - Ascension Seton Highland Lakes

As a medical director at USACS, you will be responsible for collaborating with the hospital and nursing leadership while offering support to your physician staff. You will serve as a leader both within the emergency department, and as a leader within the organization. Through our model of shared ownership, you will influence on 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 emphasizing quality, long-term wealth building a culture of shared ownership. USACS physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local EM groups. Prior experience is required to be considered for this position. Details Oversee the operations of the ED in collaboration with nursing leadership and hospital administration Supervise the EM staff, per the bylaws, policies and procedures of the institution Represent the ED in the community and within the hospital medical staff EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Annual ED Volume: 11,000 ED Beds: 9 and 4 monitored hall beds 15% Admission rate 12-hour shifts with 24 hours of physician coverage per day BC/BE in Emergency Medicine required Cerner Documentation Night shift bonus Cohesive, young group of ED residency-trained physicians, supported by an excellent nursing and ancillary staff Teaching site for the UT Austin Emergency Medicine Residency program Employs progressive STEMI, stroke, and trauma protocols for a critical access ED Transfer center allows for easy patient transfers to larger tertiary care centers nearby when necessary HOSPITAL 25-bed acute care hospital Located between Burnet and Marble Falls on Highway 281 Supportive hospital administration and supportive medical staff, including a hospitalist program Seton Highland Lakes is the only Texas hospital named to the list of iVantage HealthStrong Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the U.S. 64-slice CT scanner Glidescope ED Sonosite Ultrasound BENEFITS Financial Benefits: Equity ownership for all full-time physicians Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k) Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage Short- and long-term disability (own occupation) Annual CME/BEA (Business Expense Account) Medical Malpractice with tail and litigation support Pioneering Paid Military Leave Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99% Intangible Benefits: Location flexibility and career stability of a national group National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected clinicians Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) 24/7/365 live physician support USACS Orientation and Assemblies Professional Development Programs including: Scholars (Leadership Training) Efficiency Academy Engagement & Experience Academy Internal USACS traveling physicians COMMUNITY Burnet (pronounced “BURN-it”) is nestled in the picturesque Texas Hill Country just 50 miles northwest of Austin at the junction of Highways 29 and 281. The Highland Lakes area is well known for recreational activities such as golf, boating, fishing, camping and sightseeing. Area lakes include Lake Buchanan, Lake LBJ, Inks Lake and Lake Marble Falls. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Parental leave Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Emergency Medicine License/Certification: Medical License (Required) Work Location: In person