Physician Practice Operations Manager Neurosurgery Clinics
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Ascension as a Physician Practice Operations Manager – Neurosurgery, No Weekends in Round Rock & Austin, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
- provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
- Manage the daily operations of the assigned practice site(s).
- Develop growth strategies and business plans in cooperation with practice physicians and physician leadershi.
- Manage staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction and conflict management.
Requirements
- Verify statement Employer does not participate in E
- Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Ascension in Round Rock & Austin, Texas.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Practice Operations Manager Neurosurgery Clinics at Ascension a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Surgery — Physician Career Context
This 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.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Round Rock, 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.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Practice management, Operations management, Staff supervision, Financial management, Budgeting, Performance management, Conflict resolution, Strategic planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: Manage daily operations of neurosurgery practice sites, including staff relations, patient flow, and site policies. Develop growth strategies and business plans while overseeing financial goals, billing, and regulatory compliance.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage, HSA/FSA, 403(b) with Employer Match, Paid Time Off, Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
today
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