Physician-Hospitalist

Ascension Healthcare; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare is seeking a part-time Hospitalist to join their elite team at Ascension St. Vincent in Kokomo, Indiana. The role involves 12-hour shifts with responsibilities including patient evaluation, treatment, and academic participation. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board required.
• Must have skills in evaluating and treating patients.
• Experience in hospital settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Acts as attending and/or consulting physician for patients requiring hospitalization.

Skills

Medical diagnostic skills

Treatment skills

Coordination with case management

Ability to participate in medical education

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Job description

**Details**

+ **Specialty:** Hospitalist

+ **Schedule:** Part time-12 hour shifts, 8 am to 8 pm, 91 shifts per year

+ **Call Schedule:** N/A

+ **Practice Detail:** We are seeking a part time hospitalist to join our elite team.

+ **EMR System:** Sunrise

+ **Facility:** Ascension St. Vincent

+ **Location:** Kokomo, Indiana

**Practice/Position Highlights:**

+ 12 hour shifts 8am-8pm/91 shifts per year

+ Open ICU with in-house intensivist

+ Procedures are optional

+ Experienced group of tenured hospitalists and nocturnists

+ Small town living with easy access to Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel and Pendleton

+ St. Vincent offers a strong compensation package that includes: Competitive salaries, Production/quality bonus potential, Starting bonus, Relocation allowance, CME, Comprehensive health benefits, Retirement savings plan (403b) with match, and Malpractice with tail coverage.

**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 and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

**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.

**Requirements**

**Licensure/Certification/Registration:**

+ Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

**Education:**

+ Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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