Physician-Gastroenterology

Your future role at a glanceSpecialty:GastroenterologistSchedule:Monday to FridayCall Schedule: Cap on call at 1:6Practice Detail:Ascension St. Vincent is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist to join our busy practice in Kokomo, Indiana. This is an immediate growth opportunity to build a booming practice. The community is in need of skilled and compassionate gastroenterologists.EMR System:AthenaFacility:Ascension Medical GroupLocation:Kokomo, Indiana This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type. Benefits that help you thriveComprehensive health coverage:medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsFinancial security & retirement:employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insuranceTime to recharge:pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysCareer growth:Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningEmotional well-being:Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesFamily support:parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsOther 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 The role would primarily focus on meeting the needs in the outpatient setting with a strong referral base, large employer-health clinic and very little GI competition. Inpatient load would be minimized by highly-skilled and engaged 24/7 hospitalists who manage all the admissions and discharges. Call burden would be capped to no more than 1:6 and inpatient consults tailored to the outpatient schedule.Clinical Employment Highlights:Universal admission service by 24/7/365 in-house BC/BE hospitalistsLarge outpatient referral baseCap on call at 1:6Teaching service opportunity with medical students and residentsStrong collaboration with Marian University College of Osteopathic MedicineLarge medical and surgical residency programs with Ascension St. VincentMoonlighting opportunities within the system using same EHR, supply chain and policies/protocolsOpportunity to shadow/work at flagship quaternary referral campusVery warm and collegial medical staff and associatesLifestyle and community highlights:Kokomo, Indiana and surrounding Howard County with growing economyLarge employer-based clinic relationship between Ascension and Stellantis/Chrysler/FCASome of the lowest malpractice rates in the countryExcellent Midwest cost of livingVery reasonable Midwest traffic and travelNo traffic headachesIndianapolis International Airport is a recurrent winner of best airport with international destinationsEasy and short commute from Carmel, Westfield, Zionsvill5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

Created: 2026-03-04