OB/GYN Physician

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Life at Ascension

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

• 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
• Optional benefits: legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Ascension Medical Group; Forest Park in Kokomo, IN is looking for a FULL TIME OBGYN to join our OB team. Kokomo is a great community, located about 1 hour North of Indianapolis and a quick 20 minute drive from Westfield, IN which is one of the fastest growing, affluent big city with small town feel in America! Kokomo is also home to the first commercially built automobile!

OB Position Highlights:

• We support most of the OB needs for Kokomo and the surrounding area.
• We are averaging 60-80 births per month.
• We currently have 1 physician, 2 full time OBGYN Hospitalists, 2 CNM and 5 NPs, and 3 sonographers.
• Physician will share the call with the 1 other physician and 2 OBGYN Hospitalists.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation certification) is required for our location.
• Board Certification/Board Eligible required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Captures and documents patient visits and procedures in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• 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.

Minimum 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.