Physician - Gastroenterologist

Details

• 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.

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

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 :

Large outpatient referral base

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 :

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, womens 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.

We provide family-centered emergency, primary and specialty care.

Ascension Medical Group Clinic

2101 Jackson St #101, Anderson, IN 46016

Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital

2015 Jackson St, Anderson, IN 46016

Ascension Medical Group Clinic

138 N. Dixon Road, Kokomo, IN 46901

Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo Hospital

1907 W. Sycamore St., Kokomo, IN 46901

Ascension Medical Group Employed Physician Specialities in North Region

Cardiology

Otolaryngology

Infectious Disease

General Surgery

Neurology

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Orthopaedics

Primary Care

Pulmonology

Vascular

Wound Care

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

Required Credential(s) :

Education :

Additional Preferences

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

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.

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