Colorectal Surgeon

Location: Evansville Indiana

Facility Name: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville

Schedule: Full-Time

Base Salary: Income guarantee followed by an RVU production model

Incentives: Commencement bonus Relocation allowance Loan repayment assistance Quality incentive

CME: Annual allowance 5 additional days outside of PTO

Malpractice: Provided through Ascensions comprehensive program includes tail coverage

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

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Colorectal Surgeon to join an employed position within a busy well-respected practice supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• The Team & Structure: Join an established high-performing specialist team consisting of 1 other physician and 1 Nurse Practitioner.
• Call Structure: Maintain an equitable 1:2 call schedule with minimal call disruption.
• Practice Setting: Work within a dynamic mixed care setting encompassing both inpatient surgical services and outpatient clinical practice.
• Modern Practice Environment: Provide care within a newly renovated modern outpatient clinic conveniently located near the main hospital campus.
• Surgical Facilities: Perform surgeries across multiple top-tier settings utilizing both the main hospital campus at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville and our premier ambulatory surgery center Surgicare.
• Investment & Ownership: Seize the rewarding opportunity to achieve physician membership and investment equity in the Surgicare ambulatory surgery center.
• Technology & Systems: Leverage an integrated suite of clinical software including AthenaHealth Sunrise Clinical Manager and IM Bills with comprehensive training fully provided.
• Drive Clinical Excellence: Lead clinical delivery through evidence-based decision-making to secure top-tier quality outcomes and consistently exceed patient satisfaction standards.
• Enhance Patient Access: Streamline advanced colorectal interventions to elevate clinical performance near the top of the Ascension Medical Group (AMG) Indiana network.
• Foster Future Talent: Engage in active academic mentorship educating and training mid-level learners and medical students from the Indiana University School of Medicine - Evansville the University of Southern Indiana and the University of Evansville.
• Operational Leadership: Participate as an active collaborator in designing refining and optimizing office policies and clinical workflows to maximize operational efficiency.
• Position Requirements: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) and hold or be eligible for an unrestricted Indiana medical license.

About the Facility

Ascension St. Vincent Evansville is a premier regional healthcare provider featuring a Level 2 Trauma center. Located at 3700 Washington Avenue the hospital serves a broad regional population across southern Indiana. This colorectal surgery practice stands as a beacon of excellence within the region consistently ranking near the top of Ascension Medical Group (AMG) Indiana for clinical quality while maintaining a phenomenal patient satisfaction score with a Net Promoter Score over 90%.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

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.

• Collaborative Communicator
• Mission-Aligned Leader
• New Graduate Friendly

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service growth care and connection. We empower our 97000 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 youll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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

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