Your future role at a glance
Location:

Austin, TX | Round Rock, TX
Facility:

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Dell Childrens Medical Center | Ascension Seton Williamson
Schedule:

Full-time
Base Salary:

Hourly $150-200/hr
Malpractice coverage with tail
$7000 CME yearly, 5 CME days | Full-time
Signing bonus | Full-time
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, youll 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 youll make an impact in this role
This is a rare opportunity to step away from traditional private practice administrative burdens and step into a role where you can focus purely on clinical excellence, patient safety, and shaping the culture of a brand-new flagship program.

Shape the foundational culture of this brand-new flagship program, actively contributing to the work-flows and growth of our inaugural OB hospitalist service line.

Champion patient safety and satisfaction through seamless, round-the-clock continuity of care, ensuring every patient experiences a safe and supportive birth journey.

Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, evidence-based interventions for complex and high-acuity cases across our regional facilities.

Enjoy unmatched flexibility. Choose from full-time, part-time, or PRN schedules with flexible 12-hour or 24-hour shift models to maximize your work-life balance.

About The Practice

Practice Setting: Inpatient only

Employed physician within a nonprofit Catholic health system

Choice of 3 initial sites with high, medium, and low acuity

Full-time 120 hours/month; Part-time 60 hours/month

NICU staffed with Dell Childrens Neonatologists

Serving the Austin proper population of approximately 1.02 million and Round Rock population of 142,000

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

Physician-led, collaborative culture

Long-term practice stability

National network with local autonomy

Mission-centered care rooted in service

Additional Requirements

Completion of an accredited residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Board Certified or Board Eligible by ABOG

Current Texas medical license (or eligibility) and DEA registration by start date

Prior experience as an OB hospitalist or in high-acuity obstetrics preferred but not required.

What Minimum Requirements Youll Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

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

What Additional Preferences Were Seeking

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