Description

Ascension St. Vincent is looking for an Internal Medicine Physician to serve the Jennings County community.

Position Highlights

• Join practice of 4 physicians and 4 APPs serving adult patients within Jennings County
• Schedule is Monday - Friday within the primary care clinic 
• On-call requirements include 1 in 4 weekend shifts at Ascension St. Vincent Jennings Critical Access Hospital, which is comprised of 18 beds and 4 swing beds
• Rounding is once every 24 hour period and physician must be available by phone for the remainder of the shift 

Details

• Specialty: Internal Medicine
• Subspecialty Interest: Primary Care Clinic 
• Schedule: Monday - Friday + one weekend per month
• Call Schedule: 1 in 4 weekend Hospitalist call shifts at Critical Access Hospital
• Practice Detail: Join practice of 4 physicians and 4 APPs serving adult patients within Jennings County
• EMR System: Athena
• Facility: Primary Care Clinic
• Location: 301 Henry Street North Vernon, IN 47265

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

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act 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.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

About Ascension St. Vincent Medical Group 

As a member of the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent is a comprehensive network of over 650 primary care and specialty care providers, recognized nationally and internationally. 
Together with our local healthcare facilities, including 22 Ascension St. Vincent hospital ministries, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent providers offer healthcare to residents in 57 counties across the state of Indiana.
With a vision of creating the most desirable multi-specialty group practice in Indiana, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent is transforming health care with a Physician-led and provider-driven organization focused on quality patient care and patient satisfaction, while meeting the needs of local communities. 

About North Vernon

Located in North Vernon, Indiana, Ascension St. Vincent Jennings is a critical access hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient care, primary and specialty services, and 24/7 emergency support. With 17 licensed beds and a dedicated team of 49 associates, our hospital is equipped to serve the North Vernon community with personalized, compassionate care. We offer a range of medical and surgical services, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging, all on one campus, designed to support the diverse health needs of Jennings County residents.

About Ascension Medical Group

Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.

Requirements

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.