OB/GYN Physician

Ascension Medical Group; Forest Park in Kokomo, IN is looking for a FULL TIME OBGYN to join our OB team.

Kokomo is a rural community, located about 1 hour North of Indianapolis and in recent years, was named the #1 most affordable small city 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 3 physicians, 2 full time laborists, 2 CNM and 5 NPs, and 3 sonographers.
• Physician will share the call with the 3 other physicians and 2 laborists.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation certification) is required for our location

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. 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.

Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways 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.

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.

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