Physician - Ortho Hip and Joint

Ascension

1 month ago

South Austin, TexasFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ascension as a Physician - Ortho Hip and Joint in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.

Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.

Coordinate discharge planning with case management.

Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

Requirements

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Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

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Key Skills

Orthopedic SurgeryHip & JointPatient EvaluationPatient TreatmentDiagnostic SkillsDischarge PlanningCase ManagementCost Effectiveness ImprovementQuality of Care ImprovementPatient ReferralsAdmitting PhysicianAttending PhysicianConsulting PhysicianMedical EducationResearchDocumentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Ortho Hip and Joint at Ascension a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Ascension is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in South Austin, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Surgery, Hip & Joint, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Diagnostic Skills, Discharge Planning, Case Management, Cost Effectiveness Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will provide medical services, evaluating and treating patients using appropriate diagnostic and treatment skills within an assigned area. Responsibilities also include coordinating discharge planning, improving cost effectiveness and quality of care, accepting referrals, and acting as...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 403b with Employer Match, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Tuition Assistance, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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