Physician - Bariatric Medicine (Full-Time)

Deaconess Health System | Evansville & Surrounding Communities | Midwest Living at Its Best

Are you passionate about transforming lives through bariatric medicine—both surgical and non-surgical—and ready to join a nationally recognized health system that values collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care?

Deaconess Health System, the region’s largest and most integrated healthcare network, is actively recruiting a full-time Bariatric Medicine Physician to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary weight loss team in Evansville, Indiana, and provide outreach support to surrounding communities. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing, accredited program that blends cutting-edge clinical care with the deeply rewarding work of helping patients achieve life-changing results. 

What You’ll Do:

• Partner closely with a dedicated bariatric team in Evansville, including a bariatrician, surgeon, PA, dietitians, nurses, exercise specialists, and more.
• Deliver high-quality care for patients pursuing medical weight loss and surgical bariatric solutions.
• Provide support and build services at outlying Deaconess hospitals (2–3 days/week), expanding access to comprehensive bariatric care in rural communities.
• Work primarily in an outpatient clinic setting with flexible scheduling.
• Participate in research, teaching, and leadership opportunities if desired.

What You’ll Get:

• Guaranteed first-year salary of $210,000, plus productivity and quality bonuses—with long-term earning potential that reflects your success.
• Full-time schedule (40 hours/week; clinical workweek is considered 36 hours).
• Robust benefits package:
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 5 weeks’ vacation + 1 CME week
• CME allowance and 6 paid holidays
• Retirement plans: pretax/post-tax 401(k), 457(b), generous employer contributions
• Malpractice coverage
• Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance
• Integrated Epic EMR system across all inpatient/outpatient settings
• Accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
• Advanced Practice Provider support on-site
• Optional engagement in medical education (IU School of Medicine – Evansville)

Where You’ll Live & Work:

Your primary base will be at our state-of-the-art outpatient clinic in Newburgh, Indiana, a charming riverfront community in the Evansville metropolitan area. Newburgh blends small-town warmth with easy access to Evansville’s urban amenities.

• Evansville, the third-largest city in Indiana, is a thriving regional hub in the Tri-State area (IN/KY/IL).
• Enjoy affordable living, highly rated schools, and a welcoming family-friendly atmosphere.
• Outdoor enthusiasts will find no shortage of activities—boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, and scenic riverfront parks.
• Culturally rich with performing arts centers, historic landmarks, and a vibrant downtown scene.
• Travel made easy: direct flights to major cities from Evansville Regional Airport.
• Ideally located: ~2 hours from Nashville, Louisville, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.

Why Deaconess?

At Deaconess, we’re not just offering you a job—we’re inviting you to join a mission-driven team that’s shaping the future of healthcare in the Midwest. With more than 1,000 providers across 50+ specialties, Deaconess is consistently ranked as a top provider in the region and is the preferred healthcare system for patients across Southwestern Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southern Illinois.

Ready to join us?
If you’re driven by purpose, grounded in compassion, and ready for a fulfilling career in a community that truly feels like home—we want to hear from you

Michelle Dexter
Manager, Provider Recruitment
Deaconess Health System
Office (812) 450-7263 or (800) 893-4202
Cell    (812) 483-0133   Fax (812) 450-7273

Michelle.Dexter@deaconess.com

Deaconess Health System is a leader in health care services in the Tri-State. The system includes 14 hospitals throughout southern Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, more than 50+ ambulatory clinic locations throughout the region, and several ancillary facilities. We have received multiple HealthGrades awards and were named by US News and World Report in 2019 as Best Regional Hospital in six types of care.

JOIN OUR GROWING HEALTH SYSTEM

Deaconess Midtown Hospital offers a broad range of high-quality, compassionate inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and diagnostic services, including a Level II Trauma Center.

Deaconess Gateway Hospital provides a full range of acute-care services, including emergency medicine, surgical services, heart care and more. Comprehensive pediatric care is provided through a partnership with Riley Hospital for Children.

The Heart Hospital at Deaconess Gateway is the only acute-care hospital in the region dedicated to heart and vascular care, and it’s unique in its use of a “universal bed” model, in which patients receive all levels of care in one room.

The Women's Hospital provides a complete range of health care services to women and infants.

Deaconess Orthopedic Neuroscience Hospital opened in 2018. This specialized hospital offers expanded surgical services for orthopedic or neuro surgeries, designated neuro post-surgical care units for spine surgeries, minimally-invasive neuro procedures, biopsies and brain surgeries. 

Other Hospitals and Affiliates Include:  Deaconess Henderson Hospital (Henderson, KY), Deaconess Gibson Hospital (Princeton, IN), Lawrence County Memorial Hospital (Lawrenceville, IL), Ferrell Hospital (Eldorado, IL), Deaconess Union County Hospital (Morganfield, KY), Deaconess Cross Pointe, Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital (2 locations), and Linda E. White Hospice House.

THERE’S A LOT TO LIKE ABOUT EVANSVILLE

Located in southwestern Indiana, Evansville is Indiana’s third largest city. We offer big-city amenities with small-town Hoosier hospitality.

This dynamic, progressive city offers:

• Cultural opportunities
• Low cost of living
• Good schools
• Thriving economy
• Historic and scenic riverfront

Evansville also offers a children’s museum, a zoo, a casino, a science and history museum, a philharmonic orchestra, two universities, semi-pro sports teams and many other wonderful benefits. Click here to learn more about Evansville!

STONE FAMILY CENTER

Evansville is home to the new Stone Center, which contains Indiana University School of Medicine – Evansville as well as programs for the University of Evansville and USI. More than 250 USI graduate-level students in the Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy, Master’s of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, and 120 undergraduate, senior nursing students will use the Stone Center.

WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU!

Deaconess is an expanding, thriving health system, and our team of dedicated physicians is always growing.