Colorectal Surgery

Details

• Specialty: Colorectal Surgery
• Subspecialty Interest: N/A
• Schedule: Full Time
• Call Schedule: 1:3 call
• Practice Detail: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Colorectal Surgery
• EMR System: AthenaHealth
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
• Location: Evansville, Indiana

This job location is located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

Benefits

• 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.

Responsibilities

Ascension St. Vincent Evansville is looking for a Surgeon for our Colorectal Surgery department.

Position Highlights:

• Newly renovated, modern outpatient clinic located near main hospital campus
• Surgeries performed at both Ascension St. Vincent Evansville and our ambulatory surgery center, Surgicare
• Opportunity for physician membership in Surgicare
• Generous Compensation includes:
  • Two year salary guarantee
  • RVU production rates starting year three
  • Signing bonus
  • Relocation
  • Student loan assistance eligible
  • Fellowship stipend available if applicable
  • CME annually + five days
  • Full benefits including 403B plus 6% match
  • PTO plus eight paid holidays

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local credentialing office.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Verified by local credentialing office. 

Education:

•  Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences

Why Join Our Team

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.

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