Big Texas non-profit Health System seeks a Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician to work in San Antonio TX area!

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Come make a difference within a growing team of providers that focus to enhance the lives they serve and value learning and growth!

seeking a faculty member to fill a Full-time position in the Department of Otolaryngology, to work in collaboration with faculty, residents, and staff caring for a pediatric otolaryngology patient population. We offer a competitive salary, and full benefits package.

The extensive package contains:

• · Income guarantees
• · 100% paid Malpractice and tail
• · Retirement funding with % match
• · Relo and SignOn $ Bonus
• · Student Loan Repayment at $125k ($25k per year) - if eligible
• · Medical-health, Dental- and Vision 100% paid
• · Over 1 month off per year, paid!!

Company:

• A faith-based, not-for-profit organization
• 2018 Acclaim Award Winner- #1 physician group in the Nation
• The area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group
• Over 800 physicians and advance practice providers representing 41 specialties in 82 clinic locations throughout Northeast Texas
• A physician-led group with its own board of directors
• Big Texas Health System pays great overall compensation package.

Community Description:

• Year-round outdoor activities include golfing, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, boating
• Excellent public and private schools
• Excellent family community, great sports, humble people, top schools, w/no state income tax!

Job/Practice Description: Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician

• Establish criteria and conducting patient care reviews for the purpose of analyzing and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of care and treatment provided to patients within the department or service. The department/service shall routinely collect information about important aspects of patient care provided by the department/service, periodically assess this information, and develop a process for use in evaluating patient care. Patient care reviews shall include all clinical work performed under the jurisdiction of the department/service, regardless of whether the Practitioner whose work is subject to such review is a member of that Service.
• Recommend criteria for clinical privileges relevant to care provided in the department and recommending clinical privileges for each member of the department.
• Review and evaluate department/service adherence to:

(a) Medical Staff policies and procedures

(b) sound principles of clinical practice

(c) integration of the department/service into the operations of the Hospital

• Review and evaluate patient care services provided outside the Hospital via contractual or other agreements.
• Coordinate patient care provided by the department/service members with nursing and ancillary patient care services.
• Call a department/service meeting at the discretion of the Department Head or Chief of Service as necessary for the purpose of considering quality and outcomes management findings of patient care and the results of the Service's other review and evaluation activities, as well as reports on other department, service, and staff functions.
• Take appropriate action when important problems in patient care and clinical performance or opportunities to improve care are identified.
• Function as the designated agent of the respective department or service, or on behalf of the Medical Executive Committee, in connection with all peer review functions.
• Submit any required reports concerning: (a) the departments or service's review and evaluation activities, actions taken thereon, and the results of such action, and (b) recommendations for maintaining and improving the quality of care provided within the department, the service and/or the hospital.
• Provide orientation and continuing education for all persons in the department or service.

Professional Background:

• MD degree or equivalent
• Educational Requirements: Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology
• Certification Requirements: Candidate must be board certified or eligible in otolaryngology.
• Background working with children with chronic illness, and knowledge of long-term medications and drug interactions.
• Strong physical assessment and diagnostic skills as well as experience in patient and family education and coordination of care; and
• Current Certifications in Basic Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.