Physician-Gastroenterology

Your future role at a glance 

• Specialty: Gastroenterologist
• Schedule: M-F
• Call Schedule: 1:3/Call is Monday to Thursday during the day. The hospitalist team takes call after hours and on weekends.
• Practice Detail: We are seeking a full-time Gastroenterologist for our practice in Anderson.
• EMR System: Athena/Sunrise
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
• Location: Anderson, 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

Ascension St. Vincent Anderson is looking for a Gastroenterologist to join our elite team. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St. Vincent Anderson to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

• Our candidate will join an established and well respected practice alongside 2 experienced GI physicians with a tenured support staff
• Our ideal candidate will be BC/BE, preferably with advanced endoscopic skills such as ERCP
• Additional opportunities include treating patients with IBD, obesity and hepatitis management
• 1:5 call
• Highly-skilled and engaged 24/7 hospitalists
• Strong collaboration with Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Large medical and surgical residency programs with Ascension St. Vincent
• Opportunity to shadow/work at flagship quaternary referral campus
• We have an extremely strong St. Vincent referral base which will allow our candidate to develop a busy practice quickly

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

We offer a very competitive compensation package that includes: Competitive base salaries, production/quality bonus potential, commencement bonus, student loan forgiveness, relocation allowance, stipend bonus CME, comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings plan (403b) with match, malpractice with tail coverage and a generous front loaded time off program.

• Enjoy a hassle free lifestyle and a low Midwestern cost of living
• Some of the lowest malpractice rates in the country and low midwestern cost of living
• Indianapolis International Airport is a recurrent winner of best airport with international destinations
• Easy and short commute from Carmel, Westfield, Zionsville and Fishers
• We are open to recent graduates, veteran physicians and visa candidates

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.

About Ascension St. Vincent Anderson

Ascension St. Vincent Anderson is a 240-bed acute care hospital in Anderson, Indiana, serving patients of all ages in Madison county and surrounding areas.
Services include a Level III Trauma Center, mental health and addictions unit, state-of-the-art cancer center, women’s center, outpatient surgery center, ambulatory care, and outpatient rehabilitation center.
Ascension St. Vincent Anderson has 150 physicians on the medical staff and more than 1,500 associates. Anderson is located 30 minutes northeast of Indianapolis.

About Ascension Medical Group
When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.
 
With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

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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