About this opportunity
US Acute Care Solutions lists this Hospitalist Physician opportunity in kerrville, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Hospital Details Community Career Details USACS Benefits Visa Accepted:
J1 Visa Location
H-1B Cap Exempt
Hospital Details 124-bed facility
Named for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the "Top 20" Rural Community Hospitals in the nation-the only hospital in Texas on the list
Serves a primary service area of 45,000+ people
Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department
Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist
Specialty backup includes 24/7 cardiology (including cath lab and most cardiologists do PE thrombectomies), general surgery, ortho, and OB/GYN
Interventional radiology availabe during the week
Vascular surgery coverage averaging 20-25 days per month
Urology coverage 50% of the time
Hospitalist Service Daily Encounters: 77
A cohesive team of 10 Hospitalist Physicians and 4 Hospitalist APPs
The team is supported by an administrative coordinator
Integrated Acute Care model where all providers are partners of one team covering Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine
Most patients admitted through the ED come under the Hospitalist service
Hospitalists also provide medical consultation to the inpatient rehab unit staffed by dedicated physiatrists
Hospitalists hand off patients to the Intensivist when requiring transfer to the ICU
Multispecialty support
Procedures not required
Rehabilitation Unit:
16-bed unit
Average Daily Encounters: 14
Provides medical consultation services in coordination with dedicated physiatrists in the Acute Rehab Unit
Inpatient rehabilitation unit
Stroke Specialty program
Support of on-site Hospitalist Physicians and APPs
The team is supported by an Administrative Coordinator
7 days on/7 days off schedule
Pre-operative clinic
Rehab APP provides clearance for elective orthopedic surgical candidates
Tuesday - Friday: 4 scheduled patients per day
Community Medical professionals in Kerrville enjoy a lifestyle that blends all the best aspects of rural, suburban, and urban life. With excellent housing, real estate costs, and state- and nationally-distinguished schools, Kerrville is the perfect hometown for families. Outdoor recreational activities such as flying, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, triathlons, and photography abound in this beautiful area of the Texas Hill Country. Since both San Antonio and Austin are within a one- to two-hour drive, Kerrville is a perfect choice for Physicians who want to practice in a smaller community with metropolitan amenities nearby.
Career Details As a Hospitalist within USACS, you'll be part of a team unique in today's industry. USACS provides Physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits and the opportunity to practice within a evidence-based model emphasizing quality, long-term wealth building and a culture of shared ownership. USACS Physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local groups.
Additional Information Through USACS' partnership with this facility and under updated U.S. Department of Education regulations, you may be eligible for the PSLF program
USACS Benefits Financial Benefits W-2 1099 Equity Ownership : arrow_forward_ios $100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service
401(k) : arrow_forward_ios Industry-leading, 10% practice-funded 401(k) up to $36,000
Continuing Education: $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
$8,000, including your state and DEA license, in year one for new graduates
Parental Leave : arrow_forward_ios Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
Military Leave : arrow_forward_ios Pioneering paid leave for deployments
Student Loan Refinancing : arrow_forward_ios As low as 2.99%
Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage
Disability: Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
Malpractice Coverage: Unmatched medical malpractice, including tail and free litigation support. USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!
Intangible Benefits Location Flexibility and Job Stability : arrow_forward_ios Careers nationwide, from New York to Hawaii. Internal USACS STAT Traveling Physicians.
Clinical Guidance: National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected USACS Physicians.
Bedside Support: Evidence-based Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) and experienced Physicians available 24/7/365 to assist you.
Onboarding and Ongoing Support: Dedicated Clinician Advocates for a personalized concierge-style service and the USACS Annual Assembly, open for all Clinicians to attend.
Professional Development: Scholars (leadership training), Efficiency Academy, and more.
About USACS US Acute Care Solutions provides acute care to health care systems across the U.S. We're Physician owned and outcome oriented. We seek the best talent to staff clinical teams delivering hospital management solutions.
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