Physician-Gastroenterology

Company: Ascension
Location: Kokomo
Posted on: February 2, 2026

Job Description:

Details Specialty: Gastroenterologist Schedule: Monday to Friday Call Schedule: Cap on call at 1:6 Practice 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: Athena Facility: Ascension Medical Group Location: 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 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 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. Responsibilities 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 hospitalists Large outpatient referral base Cap on call at 1:6 Teaching service opportunity with medical students and residents Strong collaboration with Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Large medical and surgical residency programs with Ascension St. Vincent Moonlighting opportunities within the system using same EHR, supply chain and policies/protocols Opportunity to shadow/work at flagship quaternary referral campus Very warm and collegial medical staff and associates Lifestyle and community highlights: Kokomo, Indiana and surrounding Howard County with growing economy Large employer–based clinic relationship between Ascension and Stellantis/Chrysler/FCA Some of the lowest malpractice rates in the country Excellent Midwest cost of living Very reasonable Midwest traffic and travel No traffic headaches Indianapolis International Airport is a recurrent winner of best airport with international destinations Easy and short commute from Carmel, Westfield, Zionsville and Fishers

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