Physician Contract Specialist

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, TX
• Facility: Seton Admin Offices
• Department: Contract Management
• Schedule: Day Shift l Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Manage end-to-end processing for network medical director agreements to ensure full compliance and alignment with health system standards.

• Maintain the physician contract database by tracking progress, auditing records for accuracy and setting automated reminders for upcoming renewals and expirations.

• Collaborate with legal, clinical and executive leadership during regular meetings and project reviews to resolve outstanding contract requests and carry-over action items.

• Drive physician contracting projects from initiation to completion while maintaining a thorough, working knowledge of contract terms and regulatory guidelines.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate''s

degree/Bachelor''s degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• Proven Contract Literacy: Deep, functional understanding of contract structure, legal language, and execution workflows (direct background in healthcare or physician contracts is strongly preferred).

• High-Acuity Database & Technical Agility: Hands-on experience managing Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) databases, setting up automated tracking systems, and maintaining high data accuracy.

• Fast-Paced Multitasking & Priority Command: Exceptional organizational skills to manage carry-over worklists, high-volume email queues, and competing project deadlines effortlessly.

• Proactive & Quick-Learning Mindset: A highly dependable, agile self-starter who learns systems rapidly, anticipates contract expiration timelines, and pivots quickly when priorities change.

• Elite Professional Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with health system leadership, legal counsel, and physician stakeholders.

Benefits that help you thrive

• 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

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

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. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you''ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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