About this role
We Are Hiring
- Specialty: Physician - OBGYN
- Schedule: 3 days in office, 1 day in OR and 1 day off
- Practice Detail: 3 physicians, 2 full time laborists, 2 CNM and 5 NPs, and 3 sonographers.
- Facility: Ascension Medical Group: Forest Park OB
- Location: Kokomo, IN
This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
What You Will Do
Ascension Medical Group; Forest Park in Kokomo, IN is looking for a FULL TIME OBGYN to join our OB team.
Kokomo is a rural community, located about 1 hour North of Indianapolis and in recent years, was named the #1 most affordable small city in America. Kokomo is also home to the first commercially built automobile!
OB Position Highlights:
- We support most of the OB needs for Kokomo and the surrounding area.
- We are averaging 60-80 births per month.
- We currently have 3 physicians, 2 full time laborists, 2 CNM and 5 NPs, and 3 sonographers.
- Physician will share the call with the 3 other physicians and 2 laborists.
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation certification) is required for our location
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
- 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.
Benefits:
- 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 your community
- Benefit options and eligibility vary by position.
- Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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
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