Colorectal Surgeon

Your future role at a glance

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 Ascension's 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.

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 97,000+ 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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

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

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. 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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

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

Equal employment opportunity employer

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