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+ **Specialty:** Family Medicine

+ **Schedule:** Full-time

+ **Practice Detail:** Health Clinic

+ **EMR System:** Athena

+ **Facility:** Ascension Seton Luling Health Cente **r**

+ **Location:** Lockhart, Texas

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer._

Responsibilities

Ascension Seton is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine physician for our Ascension Seton Luling Health Center.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Seton to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

+ Luling is located about 40 miles east of Austin

+ Lots of growth in area due to proximity to Tesla Factory and Samsung

+ High demand for Primary Care providers in area

+ Specialists are available to the provider due to the vast resources of Ascension Texas. Smithville has cardiology, general surgery and orthopedics on site each week

Responsibilities:

+ Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.

+ Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

+ Accepts patient referrals from other physicians.

+ Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

+ Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules (minimal call for clinic patients only)

About Ascension Seton:

+ As a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty.

+ We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country.

+ Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas.

+ Dell Children’s, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas.

About Lufkin, TX

+ Ideal Central Texas Location: Perfectly positioned between Austin and San Antonio—enjoy small-town life with quick access to two of Texas’s most dynamic metro areas.

+ Affordable Cost of Living: Housing, groceries, and daily expenses are far below Austin or San Antonio, allowing your income to stretch much further.

+ Charming Small-Town Feel: Known for its friendly residents, safe neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community pride.

+ Historic & Cultural Character: Luling is famous for its Watermelon Thump Festival, colorful downtown murals, and Texas heritage charm.

+ Outdoor & Recreational Opportunities: Close to the San Marcos River, Palmetto State Park, and scenic countryside—ideal for kayaking, camping, fishing, and hiking.

+ Short Commutes & Easy Living: Minimal traffic, no long drives, and a laid-back pace that lets you truly enjoy life outside of work.

+ Rapid Growth Region: Located in one of the fastest-growing corridors in Texas, offering both stability and future opportunity.

+ Strong Sense of Community: Locals value relationships, service, and supporting one another—great for families and professionals looking for belonging.

+ Access to Top Amenities: Less than an hour from major shopping, dining, and entertainment in San Marcos, Austin, and New Braunfels.

+ Work-Life Balance: A slower pace, scenic setting, and tight-knit environment make it easy to recharge after work

About Ascension Medical Group

Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

+ Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.