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What's the word on Tejas. San Antonio, Austin? Any solid PP groups? How about the not so solid? I hear it's a good place to be an anesthesiologist if you get into the right group.

 

[InductionAgent]

What's the word on Tejas. San Antonio, Austin? Any solid PP groups? How about the not so solid? I hear it's a good place to be an anesthesiologist if you get into the right group.

San Antonio is a good location if you are wanting to do your own cases, since CRNAs practice at only a limited number of locations. The population is expanding rapidly, although not with the best payer mix. From what I hear of Tejas, you have to pay your dues as a new employee as with most groups, but they are not malignant. Last year, two residents from UTHSCSA went to work for Star Anesthesia (the other big group in San Antonio) while none went to Tejas; perhaps Star offers a better package to new employees, which would explain why they don't currently need to advertise on gaswork. There are some other smaller groups in San Antonio as well.

As for Austin, it is considered a more desirable location, so the job market is a bit tougher. There is more CRNA utilization. However, the payer mix should be better as well. That is about all I can say about it.

 

[TX515]

Texas - diverse, sunny, nice summers, mild winters (all my opinions); no state tax, cheap real estate

San Antonio - is owned by the Mexican Mafia ( probably would never realize this though)

Austin - a place for everyone; the hills in west Austin is where you should look to find a place to live

 

[mille125]

Austin market is dominated by two supersized goliath groups (i am talking 65-120 member groups)...they will pay you squat until you are partner (135-150K to start which is painful)


San antonio has more competition (less of a monopoly)...most people that I know work for Star and are happy.....still i cant say that I have heard a lot of negatives about Tejas...


There are also some smaller groups in New Braunfels, San Marcos, and Seguin that are worth looking at (between Austin and San Antonio)



Good luck...............

 

[gaspony]

dude I work at Star Anesthesia and I can give you all the dirt about SAn Antonio you want to hear and then some. Just PM me, it would take way too long to explain it all in one post. Star is looking for people for sure but make sure you get someone to explain the way San Antonio works to you before you mosey on down to the Alamo City.

 

[coprolalia]

I know a buncha folks who went to UTHSCSA and have returned/will return when done. Have heard nothing but good things about the area (practice environment, cost of living, etc.). But, remember you gotta be from Texas to get cred in Texas, for the most part.

-copro

 

[sevoflurane]

I know a buncha folks who went to UTHSCSA and have returned/will return when done. Have heard nothing but good things about the area (practice environment, cost of living, etc.). But, remember you gotta be from Texas to get cred in Texas, for the most part.

-copro

Yeah... No doubt Texas takes the cake regarding getting a license. I read somewhere that the board who has the final say meets every two months.

 

[gaspasser2004]

Before I even interviewed for jobs in Texas, I applied for my license. I applied online July 9, 2007 and was extremely anal about getting paperwork in as soon as humanly possible. I took and passed the jurisprudence exam as soon as I could. Then they made a new requirement that you had to get fingerprints taken so I went post call to a police station one day to get that done too. When it was all said and done, my license was granted November 30, 2007. Then I had to take care of the DEA and Texas DPS. All my credentials were finally completed at the beginning of March 2008 which left plenty of breathing room to get credentialed at hospitals for a July 2008 start. My advice to any rising CA3's who want to practice in Texas after residency is to apply for the license now and swallow the application fee. Hopefully the group/university you eventually join will reimburse you for it later.

 

[Monty Python]

Before I even interviewed for jobs in Texas, I applied for my license. I applied online July 9, 2007 and was extremely anal about getting paperwork in as soon as humanly possible. I took and passed the jurisprudence exam as soon as I could. Then they made a new requirement that you had to get fingerprints taken so I went post call to a police station one day to get that done too. When it was all said and done, my license was granted November 30, 2007. Then I had to take care of the DEA and Texas DPS. All my credentials were finally completed at the beginning of March 2008 which left plenty of breathing room to get credentialed at hospitals for a July 2008 start. My advice to any rising CA3's who want to practice in Texas after residency is to apply for the license now and swallow the application fee. Hopefully the group/university you eventually join will reimburse you for it later.

Caveat: I am most definitely not an expert on this subject. My comments (which are hopefully helpful to someone) are from previously perusing the DO forum.

I *think* Texas has some rather weird rules for getting a license if you're an out-of-state DO but didn't complete a specific type of internship-residency path.

Any DO please correct my errors.

 

[InductionAgent]

Caveat: I am most definitely not an expert on this subject. My comments (which are hopefully helpful to someone) are from previously perusing the DO forum.

I *think* Texas has some rather weird rules for getting a license if you're an out-of-state DO but didn't complete a specific type of internship-residency path.

Any DO please correct my errors.

Texas is not one of those five states (OK, PA, WV, MI, FL) that have Osteopathic Boards that require AOA-approval of internships. Since the Texas Medical Board licenses both MDs and DOs, there is no difference in the licensure process.

Unfortunately, that is possibly the only good thing that can be said about the Texas Medical Board.

 

[fastosprintini]

does someone here have any knowledge about "pinnacle partners in medicine" , a group that has a fair amount of painjobs in texas open on gaswork.com. are they reputable or are they an amc to be avoided....?
thank you for your thoughts, fasto

 

[timtye78]

pm me for pinnacle information.

Texas is all about big megagroups in the metro areas. I interviewed with Pinnacle, Greater Houston Anesthesia, and NorthStar. Also, a few little groups in the periphery. I was offered a job at each of the big groups and the little groups. Joined NorthStar, the best offer in my opinion.

Licensure is getting better. Mine took just about 11 months, a friend from here got hers in three months more recently. Rumors have it that the Texas Legislature ordered the Texas Medical Board do improve their turnaround time by taking people off the PA licensure, and moved people over to the MD/DO applications.

 

[achieman]

how important is spanish fluency for PP in texas? my spanish vocabulary is very limited.

 

[Bertelman]

how important is spanish fluency for PP in texas? my spanish vocabulary is very limited.

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