Ascension

Details

Details

• Specialty: General Surgery
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Practice Detail: Very busy, well-respected general surgery multi-provider office delivering compassionate, personalized care
• Call: Shared among providers
• EMR System: Cerner (upgrade in process) + Dragon Medical One
• Facility: Ascension St. John
• Location: Jenks, OK
  
  

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.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Ascension St. John is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon to join our growing practice in Jenks, Oklahoma. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that’s actively expanding to meet the needs of our community.

Position Highlights

• Join a well-supported, collaborative team with strong medical group and hospital leadership committed to your success
• Employed position offering a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including malpractice with tail coverage
• Retirement plan with employer match
• $5,000 annual CME allowance plus paid licensure, DEA, and OBNDD fees
• Generous sign-on bonus
• $10,000 relocation assistance
• Residency stipend available for qualified candidates
  
  

Over $100M Renovation Underway

The hospital is undergoing a full modernization supported by over $100 million in investment, with a strong emphasis on upgrades to Women’s & Children’s services and more!

• Focus on enhancing patient comfort, experience, and workflow
  
  

Advanced Technology & Surgical Support

• Largest robotic fleet in northeastern Oklahoma
• 13 Da Vinci systems, including the newest Da Vinci 5
• Dedicated robotic access for key specialties
• Strong infrastructure for minimally invasive and complex surgery
  
  

Mentorship, Education & Collaboration

• Strong mentorship opportunities with experienced physicians
• Department actively engaged with residents, including hosting educational events and providing teaching opportunities
  
  

About Ascension St. John Tulsa

Ascension St. John is part of Ascension, the largest nonprofit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system. Founded in 1926 by the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, we have grown from a 50-bed hospital to a regional system with:

• 800+ physicians
• 7,000 employees
• Multiple hospitals and care sites across northeastern Oklahoma
  
  

What Sets Us Apart?

Clinical Excellence

• First Level I ACS-verified Trauma Center in northeastern Oklahoma
• 24/7 access to trauma surgeons and critical specialists
• In-house neurosurgery, vascular, cardiothoracic, orthopedic, plastic, and hand surgery support
• Ongoing trauma team education and quality improvement
  
  

Award-Winning Care

• Named a 2025–2026 Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report
• Ranked #2 in Oklahoma
• Recognized as a top performer in nine specialty areas (colon cancer surgery, COPD, heart attack, hip fracture, hematology, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, spinal fusion, and stroke)
  
  

Connected to a National Network

• Access to the resources, best practices, and innovation of Ascension’s nationwide health system
• Mission-driven culture focused on compassion, dignity, and service
• Opportunities for growth, collaboration, and professional development across the region
  
  

About Tulsa

Tulsa offers big-city amenities with low cost of living and an exceptional quality of life.

• Top 10 City for Live Music
• #3 in National Home Value Growth (Zillow)
• Nation’s 2nd Fastest Commute Time (U.S. Census)
• #1 Most Affordable City in the U.S. (Relocate America)
• World-class parks, lakes, biking trails, and museums
• Vibrant restaurants, arts, and entertainment
  
  

About Ascension Medical Group

• Clinician-led organization focused on high-quality outcomes and exceptional patient experience
• 7,600 providers across 2,000 sites of care
• National collaboration and shared best practices
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong professional development opportunities
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
  
  

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  
  

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
  
  

Additional Preferences

Must be board certified or board eligible

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. John has been serving Northeast Oklahoma with compassionate, personalized care since 1926. Join more than 7,000 associates and find a rewarding healthcare career at one of our 6 hospitals and numerous other sites of care. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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