Job Information
Ascension Health Physician - Gastroenterologist in Kokomo, Indiana
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
Visa Eligibility: H1-B and J-1
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
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
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:
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 J-1 and H1-B visa candidates
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.
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):
Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
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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