Physician - Critical Care Medicine

The Medical Director will lead and manage critical care Physicians as well as serve Physicians and allied health professionals from multiple specialties in the treatment of critically ill patients. The Director will also participate in the continuum of care for patients from ER into ICU and /or med/surg floor and discharge.

The ideal candidate will leverage their clinical and administrative leadership skills to build upon established efficiencies and further develop critical care services. The hospital is an Integrated Acute Care site, where USACS manages patients in the ED, Hospital Medicine and Critical Care service lines and as a leader you will be part of the IAC leadership team shaping the way care is delivered to these patients

Career Details

• Oversee ICU service operations
• Supervise Critical Care staff, per the bylaws, policies and procedures of the institution
• Represent the staff in the community and within the hospital

About Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

• Critical Care and Inpatient Pulmonary 
  • MICU Daily Volume: 55
  • Inpatient Consult Service Volume: 15
  • CVICU Daily Volume: 19
• Staffing Model: 24 hours physician coverage, 24 hours APP coverage
• Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship
• ECMO center 
• Pulmonary Hypertension Center
• EMR: Cerner
• One of four Magnet hospitals in the Seton Healthcare Family, Seton Medical Center Austin offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for both inpatients and outpatients and regional specialty programs including the Seton Heart Specialty Care and Transplant Center, Shivers Cancer Programs and the Marialice Shivers Regional Neonatal Center. 
• Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is currently building a Women's Health Tower dedicated to all aspects of medical care for women-the first of its kind in the Austin area. 
• Other USACS services offered at this location: Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist Medicine

The Area

Austin is the capital of Texas, but it is better known to many as the Live Music Capital of the World. With vibrant entertainment and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor settings, it's no wonder that Austin is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the nation. Nature trails, lakes, parks, and wilderness preserves offer exceptional recreational opportunities. The Austin areas high-tech industry blends seamlessly with popular events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW, and the Formula One United States Grand Prix. The University of Texas, one of the largest universities in the nation, offers world-class arts and sporting events year-round.