Ascension is hiring a BC/BE Gastroenterologist to join a busy Ascension St. Vincent practice in Kokomo, Indiana, with a strong outpatient focus and minimal inpatient burden supported by 24/7 hospitalists. This is positioned as an immediate growth opportunity in an underserved area with a strong referral base and limited GI competition. Standout perk: capped call at 1:6 with extensive system benefits and teaching opportunities.
- Call capped at 1:6
- Strong referral base, little competition
- Universal admissions handled by hospitalists
Specialty: Gastroenterologist
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Call Schedule: Cap on call at 1:6
Practice Detail: Ascension St. Vincent is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist to join our busy practice in Kokomo, Indiana. This is an immediate growth opportunity to build a booming practice. The community is in need of skilled and compassionate gastroenterologists.
EMR System: Athena
Facility: Ascension Medical Group
Location
Kokomo, 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
The role would primarily focus on meeting the needs in the outpatient setting with a strong referral base, large employer–health clinic and very little GI competition. Inpatient load would be minimized by highly–skilled and engaged 24/7 hospitalists who manage all the admissions and discharges. Call burden would be capped to no more than 1:6 and inpatient consults tailored to the outpatient schedule.
Clinical Employment Highlights:
- Universal admission service by 24/7/365 in–house BC/BE hospitalists
- Large outpatient referral base
- Cap on call at 1:6
- Teaching service opportunity with medical students and residents
- Strong collaboration with Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Large medical and surgical residency programs with Ascension St. Vincent
- Moonlighting opportunities within the system using same EHR, supply chain and policies/protocols
- Opportunity to shadow/work at flagship quaternary referral campus
- Very warm and collegial medical staff and associates
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