About this role
We Are Hiring
Location: Evansville, IN
Facility Name: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville
Schedule: PRN / Coverage-based; averaging 1 weekend per month. May require extended coverage blocks to support a team surgeon serving in the US Army Reserves.
Incentives: Competitive PRN compensation rates
Malpractice: Fully covered with tail insurance
This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
What You Will Do
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Cardiovascular Surgeon Physician 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 elite, high-performing team of 2 surgeons and 4 CV surgery APPs. You will collaborate closely with a comprehensive, multi-specialty heart care network composed of 17 physicians and 16 APPs spanning Interventional, Structural, General, Pediatric, and Cardiothoracic disciplines.
- Call Schedule: On average 1 weekend per month, alongside strategic coverage for vacations, CME, and military reserve deployments.
- Practice Setting: Mixed inpatient and outpatient clinical environment.
- Drive Clinical Excellence: Fuel a culture of clinical distinction by leveraging evidence-based decision-making to maintain top-tier clinical rankings within AMG Indiana.
- Enhance Quality Outcomes: Deliver meticulous surgical interventions to secure and uphold exceptional quality outcomes and outstanding patient satisfaction scores.
- Shape Future Care: Engage in key academic partnerships, offering mentorship to medical students and advanced practice learners through the Indiana University School of Medicine - Evansville and regional universities.
- Employment Status: PRN Contracted position with Ascension Medical Group.
- Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Informed Practice: Utilize robust technology platforms, including AthenaHealth, Sunrise Clinical Manager, and IM Bills, to maximize clinical efficiency.
Ascension St. Vincent Evansville is a premier regional hub anchoring the Southern Region network. Operating as a highly advanced full-service facility, it features a Level 2 Trauma Center equipped to handle complex emergencies around the clock. The hospital specializes in comprehensive medical-surgical care, maternity, and high-risk perinatal services, acting as a foundational pillar of health for Evansville and the surrounding tri-state population.
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
What You Will 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.
Additional Preferences
- Experience Level: 3–5 years of post-fellowship surgical experience is preferred, though highly qualified new graduates will be considered.
- Clinical Capabilities: Proven ability to work seamlessly under pressure while maintaining a collaborative, patient-centered approach within a high-acuity multi-specialty heart team.