About this role
We Are Hiring
- Location: North Vernon, IN
- Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Jennings
- Schedule: Monday - Friday with 1:4 weekend rotation
- Incentives: Commencement and Relocation available
- Malpractice: Coverage Provided
This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and/or Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
What You Will Do
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Internal Medicine Physician to join a well-respected practice while serving a high-need community.
- Lead with Impact: Drive clinical excellence by assuming the patient panel of a respected, retiring physician, ensuring continuity of care for the Jennings County community.
- Collaborative Care: Join an established team of 4 physicians and 4 Advanced Practice Providers in a supportive, "all-hands-on-deck" environment.
- Mentorship: Enhance team capabilities by serving as a mentor to APPs within the practice.
- Balanced Practice: Experience a mixed care setting with a standard M-F clinic schedule and minimal rounding requirements.
- Call Structure: 1:4 weekend hospitalist rotation at a Critical Access Hospital; on-call requires one onsite evaluation before 10 am, then phone availability for the remainder of the shift.
- Optimized Inpatient Flow: During your 1 in 4 weekend shift, benefit from a recently implemented APP hospitalist program that has significantly reduced physician hospital shift volume.
- Diverse Patient Base: Provide comprehensive care to a patient population ranging from young adults (mid-20s) to geriatrics.
- Stable Employment: Benefit from a secure Provider AMG Contract within a national healthcare leader.
- Requirements: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE).
- Education: Medical Degree (MD or DO) required.
About the Facility
Ascension St. Vincent Jennings is a Critical Access Hospital located in North Vernon, Indiana. The facility features 18 licensed beds and 4 swing beds, providing essential inpatient and outpatient surgical, diagnostic, and emergency services to the local community. As a Critical Access site, it serves as a vital healthcare hub for Jennings County with no ICU or pediatric inpatient requirements.
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
- Mission-Oriented: A desire to serve an underserved, high Medicare/Medicaid population in one of Indiana's poorest counties.
- Versatility: Comfort and willingness to manage both outpatient clinic responsibilities and inpatient rounding.
- New Graduates: Highly motivated new residents are encouraged to apply; we are open to mentoring early-career physicians.