Foot Ankle Orthopedist

@ Ascension
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Foot Ankle Orthopedist

Austin, TX
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About the job

Ascension is a leading nonprofit health system with 97,000+ associates, focused on service, growth, and care. We seek a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon for a full-time position managing diverse cases and providing advanced orthopedic care in Austin, TX.

Requirements

  • Fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon
  • Manage complex reconstructive surgeries
  • Experience in trauma and sports medicine
  • Board Certified or Eligible

Qualifications

  • Fellowship training in foot and ankle
  • Board certification/eligibility
  • Strong surgical skills
  • Experience with trauma cases

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Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, Texas

Facility Name: Ascension Seton
Schedule: Full-Time

CME allowance + CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail

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.


Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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.


Benefits that help you thrive

  • 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

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an elite opportunity for a motivated, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon to step into a high-volume role within the largest orthopedic and sports practice in Central Texas. Supported by a massive referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network, you will lead the charge in complex foot & ankle reconstruction and specialized orthopedic care.

Step into a practice designed for a specialist who thrives on clinical variety and surgical complexity. You will manage a diverse case mix including:

  • Complex Foot & Ankle Reconstruction: Lead interventions for end-stage arthritis, Charcot neuroarthropathy, and total ankle replacements (TAR) utilizing the latest prosthetic technology.
  • High-Acuity Trauma: Manage pilon fractures, calcaneal trauma, and complex Lisfranc injuries within an integrated trauma system.
  • Elite Sports Medicine: Provide cutting-edge care for ligamentous repairs, syndesmotic instability, and osteochondral lesions for a high-performance patient population.
  • Call structure: 4 days of call required/month
  • Practice setting: inpatient and outpatient
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible Physician
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