OBGYN Physician
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital for Women and Children
Evansville, Indiana
Ascension St. Vincent continues to expand our Women’s Services in Evansville and the Southern Region.
Ascension St. Vincent Evansville is seeking a Full-Time BC/BE Obstetrics and Gynecology physician to join our elite team of eight physicians and five advanced practice practitioners. The OB/GYN physician will partner with Ascension’s newly renovated Hospital for Women and Children to provide high-acuity women’s health care services to patients in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P). Enjoy focusing on patient care without the demands of night call or weekend coverage. Ascension physicians will benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training, and competitive wages.
Mission of the OBGYN Physician
- This role is vital for expanding OBGYN services amidst growing community demand
- Address patient needs while tackling local healthcare challenges
- This position promotes community engagement, unlike traditional roles
- Opportunity for career advancement as you enhance healthcare delivery
Position Highlights
- Call Schedule: No Nights, Weekend On-Call Duties! Backup Call for Primary Coverage
- Clinical Focus: Full-scope OB/GYN in a clinic and hospital setting. Work with a strong statewide service line to continue growth and market share
- Practice Setting: Main clinic is located one floor Labor and Delivery; Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic and Women’s Psychology are located within the same facility. Hospital for Women and Children is co-located within main Ascension St. Vincent Evansville hospital
- Service Area: Well established primary care base in the city and surrounding area that includes 30 Counties/910,000 Population Service Area. Outreach locations within the city – less than 15 minutes from the main campus
- Surgical Center: Opportunity for high surgical volumes; Surgical Center shareholder option
- Collaboration: Partnership with OB Hospitalists in an integrated, patient-centered model
- Strong Leadership Support: Dedicated medical group and hospital physician leadership support for success of program
- Quality of Life: Predictable schedule and a physician-first environment to help prevent burnout
- Recognized as a Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center with 375+ beds
- Recognized as a Magnet Nursing Certified Facility
- Join the largest Not-for-Profit Health Care System in the U.S.
Ascension Benefits
- Employed plus Competitive Salary Range, Sign-On Bonus, Retention Bonuses, Relocation Assistance
- 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 the community
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
- Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
- Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts 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.
- Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
- Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
- Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
About Ascension St. Vincent Evansville
Ascension St. Vincent Evansville provides comprehensive, high-acuity OB/GYN health care within a supportive, referral-based model. Our full-service department offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services, allowing you to focus on complex consultative care with no delivery responsibilities.
You will join a collegial, multidisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care in a stable and growing program. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice advanced OB/GYN care in a collaborative environment with strong institutional support and an excellent quality of life.
This is an exciting time to join Ascension St. Vincent Evansville. We have recently completed a comprehensive remodel of our Labor & Delivery unit, OB Emergency Department, and Mother/Baby units, enhancing both patient care and physician workflow. As an acute care hospital with critical care units and a full complement of subspecialty services, we offer the unique ability to care for mothers and babies within the same hospital, ensuring continuity, safety, and exceptional outcomes.
About Evansville
- An affordable cost of living compared to other major metro areas, enabling a comfortable lifestyle for families
- Recognized for safety with low crime rates ensuring a peaceful and community-oriented lifestyle
- A vibrant culinary, arts, and cultural scene with recreational parks, festivals, museums, and more
- Excellent charter schools, universities, and family-friendly neighborhoods
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required
- Must hold a valid Indiana medical license upon hire
- Expertise in OB/GYN practices
- Demonstrated experience in a hospital setting
- Working knowledge of multidisciplinary collaboration
- BS in Medicine or equivalent experience, board certified in OB/GYN required
Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, CVs, and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence to Ascension’s OBGYN executive search partner, Alysha Frieden: afrieden@kbic.com and/or academicmedicine@kbic.com or call 972-265-5382.
Application Link: https://www.kbic.com/job/obgyn-physician-evansville-in-10137
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