What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oncologist position at University Health System- San Antonio?
Specialty Physician - Oncology
We are a recognized healthcare system based in San Antonio, Texas that offers its employees excellent benefits and continuing education.
The Company: University Health System is the first and only health system in San Antonio and South Texas to earn Magnet® status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). As the primary teaching hospital for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, University Hospital is a regional Level I Trauma Center and a leader in Organ Transplantation.
University Health has earned recognition as a 2023 Top U.S. Workplace.
The Position:
Performs all aspects of ambulatory based care in the physician’s specialty training to a panel of patients that each provider will assist in recruiting. Primarily based in outpatient settings.
Determines appropriate CPT and ICD-9 codes based on medical and necessity and documentation of services rendered and submits them in a timely manner using group’s charge submission system.
Participates in clinic CQI processes to include quality improvement, utilization, process improvement and peer review/chart audits.
Follows UMA/UHS/UTHSCSA policies in reference to patient care.
Requirements:
- Completion of residency program from the time of graduation from medical school in excess of the traditional time period for the practice specialty must be fully explained in writing.
- All incumbents will be expected to be board certified in their specialty or be eligible for board certification.
- Must obtain board certification in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff bylaws.
Licensure:
- Must possess current license to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
- Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff bylaws.
- Providers practicing in acute care environment must obtain AHA ACLS certification or advanced specialty equivalent as defined by the UMA Credentials Committee within 90 days of hire.
- Must maintain DEA number.
- Must follow rules/regulations as set forth by the Texas Medical Board Medical Practice Act.
Benefits:
- Excellent medical and dental insurance
- Generous PTO accrual
- Continuing medical education
- Incentive program
- Vision plan
- Life insurance
- FSA accounts
- Retirement plans
- Supplemental life insurance
- Pet insurance
