Ascension

Your future role at a glance

• Specialty: Gastroenterologist
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Call Schedule: Cap on call at 1:6
• Practice Detail: Ascension St. Vincent is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist to join our busy practice in Kokomo, Indiana. This is an immediate growth opportunity to build a booming practice. The community is in need of skilled and compassionate gastroenterologists.
• EMR System: Athena
• Facility: Ascension Medical Group
• Location: Kokomo, Indiana
  
  

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

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.

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
  
  

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

The role would primarily focus on meeting the needs in the outpatient setting with a strong referral base, large employer-health clinic and very little GI competition. Inpatient load would be minimized by highly-skilled and engaged 24/7 hospitalists who manage all the admissions and discharges. Call burden would be capped to no more than 1:6 and inpatient consults tailored to the outpatient schedule.

Clinical Employment Highlights:

• Universal admission service by 24/7/365 in-house BC/BE hospitalists
• Large outpatient referral base
• Cap on call at 1:6
• Teaching service opportunity with medical students and residents
• Strong collaboration with Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Large medical and surgical residency programs with Ascension St. Vincent
• Moonlighting opportunities within the system using same EHR, supply chain and policies/protocols
• Opportunity to shadow/work at flagship quaternary referral campus
• Very warm and collegial medical staff and associates
  
  

Lifestyle and community highlights:

• Kokomo, Indiana and surrounding Howard County with growing economy
• Large employer-based clinic relationship between Ascension and Stellantis/Chrysler/FCA
• Some of the lowest malpractice rates in the country
• Excellent Midwest cost of living
• Very reasonable Midwest traffic and travel
• No traffic headaches
• Indianapolis International Airport is a recurrent winner of best airport with international destinations
• Easy and short commute from Carmel, Westfield, Zionsville and Fishers
  
  

Notes and Qualifications:

We are open to recent graduates as well as veteran physicians

Candidate must be Board Eligible or Board Certified

Fellowship training required in Gastroenterology

We offer a very competitive compensation package that includes: Competitive base salaries, Production/quality bonus potential, commencement bonus, student loan forgiveness, relocation allowance, CME, Comprehensive health benefits, Retirement savings plan (403b) with match, Malpractice with tail coverage and Generous paid time off.

The State of Indiana has consistently performed as a low-tax, affordable, and rewarding state in which to practice medicine, with a high quality of life. The state was the first in the nation to enact medical malpractice reforms and today physicians enjoy low malpractice rates, making Indiana one of the top three physician friendly states.

Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable.

Ascension St. Vincent Anderson and Kokomo Hospitals

Ascension St. Vincent Anderson and Kokomo hospitals are both certified Primary Stroke and Chest Pain Centers and Ascension St. Vincent Anderson is a Level III Trauma Center. Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo provides over 25,000 emergency room visits annually and Ascension St. Vincent Anderson provides over 40,000 emergency room visits annually. Our services include mental health and addictions unit, state-of-the-art cancer center, women’s center, and outpatient rehabilitation center. Our primary care and multi-specialty doctors provide a network of integrated care community health partners for Madison and Howard County residents. Hospitalized patients at both facilities are admitted to our Hospitalist service. We serve patients and families from throughout central Indiana for acute and advanced healthcare needs. General surgical inpatient and outpatient procedures, as well as minimally invasive procedures are provided at our hospitals.

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.
  
  

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board 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.
  
  

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

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