Company Overview
St. David’s HealthCare, one of the largest health systems in Texas, operates over 110 sites across Central Texas, including seven of the area’s leading hospitals. Recognized with the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2014, St. David’s HealthCare stands as a testament to performance excellence. With more than 9,000 employees, it is the third-largest private employer in the Austin area.
St. David’s HealthCare is a collaborative partnership between a hospital management company and two local non-profits: St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. The hospitals’ operations generate funding for these foundations, which reinvest those funds into the local community. Since its establishment in 1996, St. David’s HealthCare has contributed over $379 million to enhance the health and well-being of people in Central Texas.
As part of HCA Healthcare, St. David’s HealthCare is affiliated with an organization consistently recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent approximately $3.7 billion to provide charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other forms of uncompensated care.
About the Job
Specialization:
General Surgery
Job Summary:
St. David’s HealthCare is seeking a robotic-trained general surgeon, either a new graduate or an experienced practitioner, to join a well-established private practice group in Austin, TX.
Qualified Candidates:
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Board-certified or board-eligible general surgeon to join a group of five surgeons.
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The practice specializes in general surgery, bariatric surgery, orthopedics, and hand/upper extremity surgery.
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Open to new graduates or recently practicing surgeons.
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Robotic surgery certification is highly recommended.
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Acute care and elective procedures.
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Excellent support from Intuitive Surgical and current partners to mentor and assist with building the robotics learning curve.
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Partners are Intuitive Surgical proctors with over 4,000 combined robotic procedures performed.
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Focus on bread and butter general surgery and advanced procedures (bowel, colon, foregut).
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Advanced hernia repair techniques, including eTEP and TAR.
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Call schedule: 1:4 weekend call.
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No breast surgery.
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Coverage across five facilities.
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Teaching opportunities for general surgery residents, medical students, and PA students, with partners serving as clinical teaching faculty at South Austin Medical Center.
Incentives and Benefits Package:
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Competitive starting salary with annual increases based on production.
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Comprehensive health, dental, disability insurance, and 401(k).
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Malpractice coverage.
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Sign-on bonus.
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Relocation assistance.
About St. David’s South Austin Medical Center:
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St. David’s South Austin Medical Center is a 368-bed, multi-specialty acute care facility serving the rapidly growing South Austin community for over 40 years.
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Features the Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program, a nationally accredited oncology program with the region’s only adult bone marrow transplant program.
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A Level II Trauma Center.
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St. David’s Graduate Medical Education Program.
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Comprehensive cardiac services.
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Recognized as a “Best Hospital” by US News & World Report and received a Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety score.
Why Austin:
Austin is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Known as the “Live Music Capital of the World,” it offers an excellent quality of life, including outstanding schools, abundant outdoor activities, fine arts, lakes, and year-round festivals. With around 300 days of sunshine annually, Austin offers both urban living and serene neighborhoods in the nearby hill country. The city also ranks as one of the best places for business and career growth, making it an ideal location for singles and families alike.
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