Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Pediatric Gastroenterologist Opportunity

Ascension is looking for a skilled Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our team! This position is located in Evansville, Indiana, and offers full-time or part-time availability with a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The call schedule is TBD.

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 99,000+ 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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How You'll Make an Impact in This Role

Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Evansville Center for Children is looking for a Pediatric Gastroenterologist Physician for our Center for Children facility. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Evansville Center for Children to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

• No nights or weekends
• Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm schedule
• Work with an already established team of physicians

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.

About PMCH Evansville

• Regional perinatal center with around 1,400 deliveries annually
• Specially-trained obstetric emergency teams and maternal-fetal medicine physicians
• State-of-the-art labor/delivery/recovery suite (newly renovated in 2024)
• Supportive, family-centered environment

Pediatric Services at PMCH Evansville

• 32 Bed NICU with a full team of dedicated RNs, RTs, Dietitians, OT, PT and speech therapists
• 15 bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit with Pediatric Hospitalists
• 7 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with Pediatric Intensivists
• Level II Pediatric Trauma Verification
• Dedicated NICU Transport Team
• 7 bed Emergency Room area dedicated for children with dedicated providers
• Established Outpatient Pediatric Specialty Clinic including full-time GI and part-time neurologist, pulmonologist, endocrinologist, dedicated pediatric registered dietitian and integrated pediatric psychologists.
• Full time pediatric cardiologist.
• Monthly pediatric hematology and orthopedic clinics.
• Sleep Disorders Clinic
• Behavioral based outpatient Feeding Program
• Outpatient Behavioral Health Program with pediatric psychologists and LCSWs
• Outpatient Family Navigators to ensure continuity of care
• Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Program (OT, PT Speech)
• Pediatric Dental Clinic
• Ronald McDonald House on campus

Live, Work, Play in Evansville

Located on the Ohio River in southwest Indiana, Evansville offers an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and cultural amenities including museums, performing arts, sports, and dining. Located less than 3 hours' drive from St. Louis, Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, and less than 6 hours from Chicago.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading neonatology program focused on exceptional care for newborns and families. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

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.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.