Colorectal Surgeon

Colorectal Surgeon Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Colorectal Surgeon 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.

Location: Evansville, Indiana

Facility Name: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville

Schedule: Full-Time

Base Salary: Income guarantee followed by an RVU production model

Incentives: Commencement bonus | Relocation allowance | Loan repayment assistance | Quality incentive

CME: Annual allowance | 5 additional days outside of PTO

Malpractice: Provided through Ascension's comprehensive program includes tail coverage

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

Join an established, high-performing specialist team consisting of 1 other physician and 1 Nurse Practitioner. Maintain an equitable 1:2 call schedule with minimal call disruption. Work within a dynamic, mixed care setting encompassing both inpatient surgical services and outpatient clinical practice. Provide care within a newly renovated, modern outpatient clinic conveniently located near the main hospital campus. Perform surgeries across multiple top-tier settings, utilizing both the main hospital campus at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville and our premier ambulatory surgery center, Surgicare. Seize the rewarding opportunity to achieve physician membership and investment equity in the Surgicare ambulatory surgery center. Leverage an integrated suite of clinical software including AthenaHealth, Sunrise Clinical Manager, and IM Bills, with comprehensive training fully provided. Lead clinical delivery through evidence-based decision-making to secure top-tier quality outcomes and consistently exceed patient satisfaction standards. Streamline advanced colorectal interventions to elevate clinical performance near the top of the Ascension Medical Group (AMG) Indiana network. Engage in active academic mentorship, educating and training mid-level learners and medical students from the Indiana University School of Medicine - Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana, and the University of Evansville. Participate as an active collaborator in designing, refining, and optimizing office policies and clinical workflows to maximize operational efficiency. Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) and hold or be eligible for an unrestricted Indiana medical license.

About the Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Evansville is a premier regional healthcare provider featuring a Level 2 Trauma center. Located at 3700 Washington Avenue, the hospital serves a broad regional population across southern Indiana. This colorectal surgery practice stands as a beacon of excellence within the region, consistently ranking near the top of Ascension Medical Group (AMG) Indiana for clinical quality while maintaining a phenomenal patient satisfaction score with a Net Promoter Score over 90%.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension: Physician-led, collaborative culture | Long-term practice stability | National network with local autonomy | Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you'll need

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local credentialing office.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Verified by local credentialing office.

Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Collaborative Communicator
• Mission-Aligned Leader
• New Graduate Friendly