Job Description

Pediatrics - Otolaryngology - Physician at Ascension Dell Children's Medical Center - Ascension summary:

Seeking a BE/BC Pediatric Otorhinolaryngologist to provide surgical and non-surgical ENT care for infants, children, and adolescents at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, TX, with emphasis on pediatric hearing loss and cochlear implantation. The role involves inpatient and outpatient care, participation in a multidisciplinary cochlear implant clinic, teaching and program development, and collaboration with audiology, speech-language pathology, and rehabilitation teams. Benefits include PTO, health and retirement plans, CME allowance, loan forgiveness eligibility, and professional development within Ascension Seton/Ascension Medical Group.

Details

• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Subspecialty Interest: Otorhinolaryngology
• Schedule: Weekdays
• Call Schedule: 1 in 9 call ratio with no expected excess call
• Practice Detail: 8 MDs, 6 NPs, 3 PAs, audiologists, rehabilitation team, therapy dog
• EMR System: Athena (IP), Cerner (OP)
• Facility: Strictly Pediatrics, Medical Park Tower, Davis Lane, Dell Children's Medical Center
• Location: Austin, TX

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Destination Type

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 seeking an exceptional BE/BC Pediatric Otorhinolaryngologist to join Dell Children’s Medical Group , the clinical partner of Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin , in Austin, Texas . This physician will specialize in diagnosing and treating infants, children, and adolescents with a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions while contributing to advanced pediatric subspecialty care, education, and program development. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest or expertise in pediatric hearing loss and cochlear implantation , with opportunities to participate in or lead the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Clinic and multidisciplinary hearing programs. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care to children and families while helping children hear—and enjoy—the great sounds of Austin.

Position Highlights:

• Established team dedicated to providing high quality and innovative care
• Types of conditions we treat include airway disorders and sleep-disordered breathing, hearing and ear conditions, Cochlear implantation and long-term management of children with hearing differences, feeding and swallowing disorders, nasal, sinus, tonsillar, and adenoidal disease, and congenital head and neck anomalies
• GENEROUS CME annual allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave
• Incredible support to grow and develop your specific interests
• Qualifying organization for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Dell Children’s Medical Center is a nationally recognized pediatric hospital serving Central Texas and the clinical partner of of Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat pediatric ear, nose, throat, airway, head, and neck conditions

• Provide comprehensive surgical and non-surgical ENT care tailored to pediatric patients

• Participate in the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Clinic , including evaluation, implantation, and longitudinal follow-up

• Collaborate with audiology, speech-language pathology, and other pediatric subspecialties

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care, including perioperative management

• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

About Dell Children’s Medical Center

Dell Children’s Medical Center (DCMC) is a 299-bed free standing pediatric facility, Pediatric Level I Trauma Center, Level IV Epilepsy Center, Level IV NICU, Special Delivery Unit, Texas Center for Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease, and Inpatient Psychiatry Mental Health Unit. Our second location, DCMC North, opened in the spring of 2022 as a 36 bed hospital. DCMC is in the Ascension Healthcare Network, the nation's largest nonprofit health system. Our mission is to be a center of excellence for children’s health with a strong alliance of expert personnel, facilities and other specialty resources. DCMC is the training site for our academic partner, the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. Dell Children's Medical Center has been recognized for its exceptional pediatric care, earning seven national specialty rankings in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Children's Hospitals list .

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 Austin

Austin is the state capital and home to a major university as well as an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food scene. Austin is also know as the Live Music Capital of the World because on any given night, one can find over one hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live music performances. The many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing. Also known as one of the healthiest/ physically fit cities in America, you will see joggers, cyclists, and walkers committed to healthy living.

About Ascension Medical Group When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

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.

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.

Keywords:

Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Pediatric ENT, Cochlear Implant, Hearing Loss, Pediatric Surgery, Audiology Collaboration, Dell Children’s Medical Center, BC/BE Physician, Pediatric Airway Disorders, Academic Medical Practice

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Night shift, Weekday work,

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