Internal Medicine Physician

We Are Hiring Location: North Vernon, IN Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Jennings Schedule: Monday - Friday with 1:4 weekend rotation Incentives: Commencement and Relocation available Malpractice: Coverage Provided This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and/or Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type. What You Will Do This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Internal Medicine Physician to join a well-respected practice while serving a high-need community. Lead with Impact: Drive clinical excellence by assuming the patient panel of a respected, retiring physician, ensuring continuity of care for the Jennings County community. Collaborative Care: Join an established team of 4 physicians and 4 Advanced Practice Providers in a supportive, "all-hands-on-deck" environment. Mentorship: Enhance team capabilities by serving as a mentor to APPs within the practice. Balanced Practice: Experience a mixed care setting with a standard M-F clinic schedule and minimal rounding requirements. Call Structure: 1:4 weekend hospitalist rotation at a Critical Access Hospital; on-call requires one onsite evaluation before 10 am, then phone availability for the remainder of the shift. Optimized Inpatient Flow: During your 1 in 4 weekend shift, benefit from a recently implemented APP hospitalist program that has significantly reduced physician hospital shift volume. Diverse Patient Base: Provide comprehensive care to a patient population ranging from young adults (mid-20s) to geriatrics. Stable Employment: Benefit from a secure Provider AMG Contract within a national healthcare leader. Requirements: Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE). Education: Medical Degree (MD or DO) required. About the Facility Ascension St. Vincent Jennings is a Critical Access Hospital located in North Vernon, Indiana. The facility features 18 licensed beds and 4 swing beds , providing essential inpatient and outpatient surgical, diagnostic, and emergency services to the local community. As a Critical Access site, it serves as a vital healthcare hub for Jennings County with no ICU or pediatric inpatient requirements. Why Physicians Choose Ascension Physician-led, collaborative culture. Long-term practice stability. National network with local autonomy. Mission-centered care rooted in service. What You Will Need 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. Additional Preferences Mission-Oriented: A desire to serve an underserved, high Medicare/Medicaid population in one of Indiana's poorest counties. Versatility: Comfort and willingness to manage both outpatient clinic responsibilities and inpatient rounding. New Graduates: Highly motivated new residents are encouraged to apply; we are open to mentoring early-career physicians. #LI-OF1 Visa Eligibility H1-B Visa and J1 Visa Eligible Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Why Join Our Team? 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 Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.