Primary Care Physician Assistant

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

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
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Primary Care Physician Assistant 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. Elevate Patient-Centered Outcomes: Drive clinical excellence by managing a dedicated daily volume of 18–21 patients, utilizing evidence-based clinical decision-making to optimize health outcomes and maximize long-term patient satisfaction.
Collaborative Team Care: Partner seamlessly within an established care team structure consisting of 1 Physician and 1 Nurse Practitioner under a supportive supervising physician model.
Practice Environment: Deliver high-quality care in a 100% outpatient clinic setting equipped with a modern, web-based AthenaHealth EMR system.
Call Structure: Maintain an excellent work-life balance with minimal shared call responsibilities.
Network Integration: Collaborate with a robust regional network featuring over 50 Family Medicine and Internal Medicine colleagues alongside an extensive local roster of employed specialists.
Position Security: Join a premier, high-performing clinic ranking near the top of Ascension Medical Group Indiana for quality with a net promoter score exceeding 90%.

About the Role

Ascension St. Vincent Wyntree delivers comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to the historic, family-oriented community of Newburgh. Supported by convenient nearby lab and imaging resources, providers deliver seamless local care. The clinic is backed by the expansive regional strength of our 375+ bed Level 2 Adult & Pediatric Trauma facility in nearby Evansville, serving a robust 30-county tri-state network encompassing a total population service area of over 910,000 residents.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Indiana Physician Assistant Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Education Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.
• Work Experience 1 year of experience preferred.

Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Recent Graduate Mentorship: Welcoming applications from highly motivated recent graduates looking to develop within a tenured team offering strong clinical mentorship.
• Mission & Culture Alignment: Seeking candidates possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills who thrive in a patient-centered, collaborative, and physician-led team atmosphere.