As a hospitalist within USACS, you'll be part of a team unique in today's industry. USACS provides physicians with ownership, unparalleled benefits and the opportunity to practice within a evidence-based model emphasizing quality, long-term wealth building and a culture of shared ownership. USACS physicians enjoy the security and resources of a large, national group without sacrificing the advantages typically found in local groups.
Accepting J1 & H1 visa candidates
HOSPITALIST SERVICE
Average Daily Encounters: 68
A cohesive team of 10 Hospitalist physicians and 4 Hospitalist APPs
The team is supported by an IAC RN and an administrative coordinator
Integrated Acute Care model where all providers are partners of one team covering Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine and Critical Care Medicine
Most patients admitted through the ED come under the Hospitalist service
Hospitalists also provide medical consultation to the inpatient rehab unit staffed by dedicated physiatrists
Hospitalists hand off patients to the Intensivist when requiring transfer to the ICU
Multispecialty support
Procedures not required
HOSPITAL
124-bed facility
Named for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the “Top 20” Rural Community Hospitals in the nation—the only hospital in Texas on the list
Serves a primary service area of 45,000+ people
Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department
Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist
Specialty backup includes cardiology, ENT, OB/GYN
BENEFITS
Financial Benefits:
Equity ownership for all full-time physicians
Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
Annual CME/BEA (Business Expense Account)
Medical Malpractice with tail and litigation support
Pioneering Paid Military Leave
Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
Intangible Benefits:
Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected clinicians
Clinical Management Tools (CMTs)
24/7/365 live physician support
USACS Orientation and Assemblies
Professional Development Programs including:Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, Engagement & Experience Academy
Internal USACS traveling physicians
COMMUNITY
Medical professionals in Kerrville enjoy a lifestyle that blends all the best aspects of rural, suburban, and urban life. With excellent housing, real estate costs, and state- and nationally-distinguished schools, Kerrville is the perfect hometown for families. Outdoor recreational activities such as flying, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, triathlons, and photography abound in this beautiful area of the Texas Hill Country. Since both San Antonio and Austin are within a one- to two-hour drive, Kerrville is a perfect choice for physicians who want to practice in a smaller community with metropolitan amenities nearby.
