About this role
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Position Title: Family Medicine Physician (Non-OB)
Practice Name: TexanCare Family Medicine
Location: Kyle, TX (Suburban Austin Area)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Independent Recruitment Contract
This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
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Position Overview TexanCare Family Medicine is expanding and seeking a dedicated, compassionate Family Medicine Physician to launch and lead our new clinic location in Kyle, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, collaborative team in a vibrant, family-oriented community. We are looking for a candidate who values a small-town atmosphere with the support of an established independent practice, while contributing to the broader primary care expansion in the region.
Practice & Team Details
- Care Setting: 100% Outpatient.
- Schedule: 4.5-day patient encounter work week (Friday afternoons reserved for admin work from home).
- Patient Volume: Average 20–22 patients per day; approximately 6–10 new patient inquiries daily.
- Team Structure: Collaborative environment including 3 physicians 1 Nurse Practitioner, and 1 Licensed Professional Counselor.
- Clinical Support: Physicians utilize Athena EMR and an AI-supported note-taking tool (Open Evidence) to streamline documentation.
- Call: 1 in 5 rotation. Supported by a 24/7 nurse advice line for triage, making after-hours patient callbacks extremely rare.
- Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive outpatient care, including minor procedures (joint injections, women’s health/pap smears, suturing, and small wound care). Must eventually assist in supervising Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
- Credentialing: Must obtain consulting privileges at Ascension Seton Hays. Best of Both Worlds: Enjoy Kyle's welcoming, family-oriented small-town atmosphere while remaining a short drive from Austin's dynamic culture, culinary scene, and recreational amenities.
- Best of Both Worlds: Enjoy Kyle's welcoming, family-oriented small-town atmosphere while remaining a short drive from Austin's dynamic culture, culinary scene, and recreational amenities.
- High-Growth Environment: Hays County is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. You will have the unique opportunity to build a patient base in an area with documented high demand for primary care, ensuring your practice is both needed and sustainable from day one.
Candidate Qualifications
- Education: MD or DO degree.
- Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
- Experience: All experience levels are encouraged to apply; new graduates are welcome.
- Preferences: Spanish fluency is considered a significant plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $240,000 guaranteed for the first year.
- Bonus Opportunity: Up to $20,000 production bonus (based on quality metrics, punctuality, note closure, and community outreach).
- Additional Income Potential: Option to conduct hospice work (4 hours/week from home). Depending on patient load, this can yield an additional $1,000–$2,000 per month.
- Loan Forgiveness: Eligibility for state-based student loan repayment (up to $180,000). Note: Clinic must build its Medicaid panel to qualify.
- Time Off & CME: 3 weeks PTO plus 5 CME days. $3,000 annual CME allowance (can be applied toward insurance premiums).
- Reimbursement: Coverage for Texas licensure and DEA fees.
- Contract: Independent recruitment contract requiring a 36-month Ascension service area agreement.