**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** + **Comprehensive health coverage:** medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options + **Financial security & retirement:** employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance + **Time to recharge:** pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays + **Career growth:** Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning + **Emotional well-being:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources + **Family support:** parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits + **Other benefits:** optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process._ **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 (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/pediatric-rankings) . **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 is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. 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