Physician - Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity

Where professional excellence meets riverfront charm

Deaconess Health System – Evansville, IN & Henderson, KY

Are you an Emergency Medicine physician seeking more than just a job? Imagine building your career where your expertise is deeply valued—while living in a place where small-town warmth meets big-city amenities, where cobblestone streets lead to riverfront sunsets, and where community and culture come together with Midwestern charm.

Deaconess Health System is inviting Board Certified/Board Eligible Emergency Medicine physicians to become a vital part of our hospital-employed EM team, delivering high-quality, fast-paced care across a variety of dynamic settings in Evansville, Indiana, and Henderson, Kentucky.

Practice highlights

• Diverse clinical settings
• Midtown Campus – A 237-bed Level II Trauma Center, centrally located in the heart of Evansville
• Gateway Campus – A 250-bed acute care hospital with modern facilities and advanced technologies
• Henderson Hospital – A 143-bed acute care center across the river, rich in community tradition
• New Satellite Emergency Department – State-of-the-art and built with efficiency in mind
• Flexible scheduling
• 9-hour shifts at Midtown, Gateway, and Henderson
• 12-hour shifts at the Satellite ED
• Full-time defined as just 15 shifts/month
• Schedules are request-based and highly flexible, with dedicated Nocturnists to support work-life balance
• EPIC EMR – Integrated, reliable, and intuitive

Compensation & benefits

• Average annual compensation of $525,000 ($333.00 per hour) with the opportunity to earn up to $648,000 ($388.00 per hour)
• Up to $164,000 in incentives, including:
• $50K sign-on bonus
• $75K in student loan forgiveness
• Up to $24K in educational assistance
• Up to $15K in relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits including:
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Disability
• Generous CME allowance and CME time off
• 401K and 457(b) retirement plans

Fall in love with Evansville & Henderson

Evansville, Indiana – a vibrant river city nestled along the Ohio River – offers the perfect blend of affordability and opportunity. Explore charming brick-lined districts, stroll through riverside parks, enjoy live music and craft brews downtown, or take in a show at the historic Victory Theatre.

Just across the bridge, Henderson, Kentucky boasts southern hospitality, tree-lined streets, and a lively arts scene. It's the kind of town where your neighbors know your name and the local café knows your order. Scenic trails, waterfront festivals, and an easy pace of life make it ideal for both growing families and those seeking a quieter, fulfilling lifestyle.

Join a team that cares

At Deaconess, you're not just a physician—you're a valued part of a collaborative, mission-driven health system. Whether you're seeking career advancement, quality of life, or the chance to make a meaningful difference every day, we're ready to welcome you.

Let your next chapter begin here. Join Deaconess. Practice excellence. Live beautifully.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and become part of something bigger.

To apply: Submit your CV and cover letter to our recruitment team. We look forward to welcoming you to the Deaconess Clinic team!

Take the next step in your career—join Deaconess Health Systems today!

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