Colorectal Surgeon

Deaconess Specialty Physicians is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Colorectal Surgeon to join our dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing surgical team. This is a unique opportunity to practice in a collaborative, resource-rich environment that is committed to surgical excellence in benign and malignant conditions of the small bowel, colon, and rectum, offering a full spectrum of care including traditional surgery, robotic/laparoscopic procedures, and endoscopy. 

Position Highlights

• Guaranteed Base Salary: $450,000 for the first 12 months, plus additional compensation with quality incentive bonus and APP supervision
• Lucrative Compensation Model: Productivity-based earnings with investment opportunity in the Evansville Surgery Center (joint venture with Deaconess and community surgeons)
• Sign-On Bonus: $50K + training stipends available for current fellows

Ideal Candidate

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Colorectal Surgery
• Eligible for medical licensure in Indiana (potential Kentucky and Illinois)
• Commitment to a collaborative, patient-centered approach
• Interest in clinical excellence, innovation, and quality improvement

  Integrated Team

• Strong Team Culture: Join a collegial, multidisciplinary team of surgeons, and colorectal advanced practice providers. Our group thrives on collaboration, mentorship, and shared decision-making.
• Cancer Center Integration: Work closely in an ACS CoC accredited cancer center that includes strong partnerships with gastroenterology, IR/radiology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, hepatobiliary Surgery, and GI pathologists.
• Support services embedded in the clinic: social work, dieticians, PM&R, palliative care
• Advanced Endoscopic and Interventional Services: Full access to therapeutic endoscopy, interventional radiology, and other subspecialty services for complex case support
• Robotic Surgery Access at 2 campuses: Extensive access to multiple robotic platforms at both sites.

Multidisciplinary Excellence

• Work alongside a team of experts from various specialties to provide patient-centered and comprehensive care to our patients with a GI tumor board already established.
• We are actively pursuing NAPRC accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to delivering the highest standards in multidisciplinary colorectal cancer care.
• Other specialized tumor boardsinclude Urologic, Head and Neck, Cutaneous, Gynecologic, Thoracic, Breast, Neurologic, and Hematologic Malignancies
• Powered by Epic + Beacon EMR

Practice Locations

• Deaconess Clinic Midtown & Gateway Campuses
• Inpatient and outpatient integrated practice with NP/PA support

Call Structure

• Colorectal call coverage 1:3 with APP support
• No general surgery or trauma call

Benefits That Matter

• Generous PTO: 5 weeks + 6 holidays
• CME Support: 5 days + $3,500 annual stipends
• Full Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life
• Retirement Plans: 401k + 457b
• Licensing & Certification: DEA, board fees covered
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $15,000
• Tech Allowance: $750 every 5 years

Why Deaconess?

Deaconess is the region’s leading healthcare system, with a strong tradition of physician leadership and integration. Our multi-specialty group spans southern Indiana, Illinois, and western Kentucky, offering unmatched access to technology, referrals, and collaborative care.

With a large primary care base and expansive referral network, you’ll build a thriving practice quickly in a collegial, quality-focused environment you’ll be proud to call home

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.