Pediatric Rheumatologist

We are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Rheumatologist to join our team at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Seton to provide medical services to patients. New fellowship graduates and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

• 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.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

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.

Austin 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.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required Credential(s):

Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board.

Education:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.