Terri Barton

About Terri Barton

Please note - the opinions expressed on LinkedIn are my own views and not those of Ascension.Servant leadership isn’t just a management style—it’s the foundation of how I approach physician recruitment, and life.As an experienced full-cycle physician and APP recruiter, I’ve developed a diverse skill set within healthcare administration, previously working with Labcorp, Inc, LifePoint Health, Inc, Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, and JPS Health Network. I proudly joined Ascension in November 2025. Over the last 15 years, I’ve served in physician recruiting and relations, as well as physician and service line marketing for local and national healthcare systems.I was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Communication and Marketing from UT Austin. Later, I received my Master of Business Administration degree from Texas Woman’s University and I am credentialed as a Certified Physician Recruiting Professional (CPRP). I am also a proud Texas Exes Life Member. My two rescue pups and I live in the greater Austin, Texas area where I regularly serve with my church. Let’s Connect:If you are looking for a dedicated physician recruitment partner who strategically places physicians and APPs in the right roles, let’s start a conversation. You can DM me here, or reach me at t••••••••@ascension.org.What they say:\"Thanks to Terri\'s exemplary communication skills, the broader team had a good comprehensive understanding of the goal and scope of the work from the start. Terri established clear meeting agendas, stimulated enlightening discussions, gathered the most pertinent stakeholders, and communicated regular updates on progress and tasks. I really enjoyed working with Terri - she will be an asset wherever she heads next.\"Nicola Sing, MDLabcorp, Inc.“She has a thorough understanding of what it is to market and communicate in this digital age. One of her great contributions was to plan and execute an entire digital marketing and communications strategy for our health system. Prior to that time, no such plan existed.”Alan Daugherty, CEOLifePoint Health, Inc.

Experience

1. Physician and Provider Recruiter, Outreach

   Ascension

   Nov 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   An experienced full-cycle physician and provider recruiting professional, where I\'m currently responsible for sourcing, screening, and selecting qualified physicians and advanced practice providers, ensuring a seamless recruitment process with a heightened focus on strategic, prioritized needs. Specifically, I manage OBGYN, GynOnc, UroGyn, MFM, Endocrinology and all APP recruitment under those specialties. Ascension is one of the nation\'s leading non-profit and faith-based health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially those experiencing poverty and vulnerability.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Organizational Communication/Marketing

• Texas Woman's University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration

Skills

• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Managed Care
• Event Planning
• Hipaa
• Public Speaking
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Public Relations
• Healthcare Consulting
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Strategy
• Program Management
• Physician Relations
• Policy
• Healthcare Management
• Web Marketing
• Project Management
• Coaching
• Emr
• Hospitals
• Non-Profits
• Planning
• Management
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Customer Service
• Medicine
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Nonprofits
• Campaigns
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Budgets
• Community Outreach