Physician - Academic Outpatient Internal Medicine

Your future role at a glance

• Specialty: Internal Medicine
• Subspecialty Interest: Academic Medicine
• Schedule: Full Time
• Call Schedule: Minimal
• Practice Detail: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Internal Medicine Residency Faculty Practice
• EMR System: AthenaHealth
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Medical Office Building
• Location: Evansville, 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 Evansville is looking for an Internal Medicine physician for our outpatient Residency Faculty Practice

We are hiring a BC/BE Internal Medicine physician to join our collegial group in Southern Indiana as faculty. Our experienced team values work-life balance so you can enjoy all that our community has to offer! Ascension St. Vincent Evansville is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in Southern Indiana.

Position Highlights:

• High-Quality academic internal medicine residency program
• Join at a pivotal time as we expand to 39 total resident positions
• Collaborate with team of 6 Core Faculty members
• Clinical campus for two medical schools
• 375-bed facility with three ICUs (open ICU)
• Institutional support from largest U.S. Catholic Hospital system
• Stroke Center designation, Thrombectomy Capable
• Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center
• Flexible opportunities with day and evening shifts, nocturnist, academic team, and ambulatory care options
• J1 Waiver visa option available
• Competitive compensation package including generous loan assistance, paid CME, relocation, quality incentive, retirement savings plus match
• Large multi-specialty medical group
• Magnet® designated facility since 2005
• Recognized tort-reform state

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.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

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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