OB/GYN Physician

• Location: Kokomo, Indiana
• Facility Name: Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo (Forest Park)
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Incentives: Competitive Compensation & Productivity Incentives
• Malpractice: Malpractice Coverage with Tail

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated OBGYN Physician 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.

• Thriving Community: Robust, suburban environment with immediate potential to build a thriving surgery and clinical caseload.
• High-Volume Practice Setting: Manage full-spectrum obstetrical and gynecological care, supporting most of the OB needs for Kokomo and surrounding communities with an average volume of 60–80 births per month.
• Join a well-established practice with 1 experienced Generalist, 2 full-time Laborists, 2 Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), 5 Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and 3 sonographers.
• Access to Specialty Assets: Dedicated sonography staff, Level II Special Care Nursery (equipped for 32-week births and high-risk care), 24/7 virtual MFM support, 24-hour dedicated anesthesia coverage, advanced NRP care, in-house medical/family practice Hospitalists, breast surgery, oncology, and integrated subspecialty care access across the Ascension network.
• Shared Call Structure: Call rotation shared amongst Generalists, 24/7 OB Hospitalists, and dedicated CNM coverage.
• Drive Clinical Impact in a Close-Knit Environment: Make a meaningful difference as part of a smaller, tight-knit medical staff and family-style hospital culture, combining high-autonomy local practice with the extensive subspecialty support and collaborative resources of the Ascension health system network.
• Deliver Comprehensive Patient Care: Evaluate, diagnose, and manage full-spectrum inpatient and outpatient OBGYN needs while leading multidisciplinary care coordination and discharge planning.
• Optimize Care Quality & Outcomes: Partner with health system initiatives to continuously elevate cost-effectiveness, clinical standards, and patient satisfaction across the OB care continuum.
• Academic & Mentorship Engagement: Option to participate in medical education, resident/student academic programs, and clinical research opportunities as requested.
• Certification: Active Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Licensure: Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration in the State of Indiana.

About the Community & Living Options

Physicians on our team enjoy flexible living options, choosing between calling Kokomo home or residing in fast-growing neighboring communities like Westfield:

• Kokomo, IN: Located about 1 hour north of Indianapolis, Kokomo combines rich heritage with modern affordability. Recently named the #1 most affordable small city in America, it offers a low cost of living, vibrant downtown, historic parks, and a legacy of innovation as the home of America's first commercially built automobile.
• Westfield, IN: Located just south of Kokomo along the US-31 corridor (approx. 35 minutes away), Westfield offers a suburban commute option. Westfield seamlessly connects small-town charm with suburban amenities. It is widely recognized for top-rated public school districts, family-friendly master-planned neighborhoods, and Grand Park Sports Campus, a premier 400-acre athletic complex.

About Ascension St. Vincent - Kokomo

• Provides full-service care with 24/7 emergency services to over 83,000 residents across Howard County and central Indiana.
• Equipped with a Level II Special Care Nursery and advanced NRP-trained staff.
• Access to 24/7 virtual Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) support and 24-hour dedicated anesthesia coverage.
• Backed by dedicated sonography staff, in-house Medical/Family Practice Hospitalists, breast surgery, and oncology.
• Seamless access to an integrated regional referral network across central Indiana as part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

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.

What additional preferences we’re seeking

• Certification: Active Neonatal Resuscitation Program Advanced (NRP) certification required.
• Adaptability: Comfort operating in a collaborative, team-oriented care model alongside laborists, midwives, and advanced practice providers.

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