What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seeking Plastic Surgeon for Plastics and Hand Surgery with Ascension Seton position at Ascension Medical Group Texas?
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.
