Academic Internal Medicine Physician

Ascension•Evansville, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension St. Vincent Evansville is hiring an Academic Internal Medicine Physician for its Internal Medicine Residency Clinic in Evansville, Indiana. This full-time outpatient academic role combines clinical practice with teaching and mentorship in an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program that is expanding from 19 to 39 residents by 2027. The physician will join seven core faculty physicians at a clinical campus serving two medical schools and provide high-complexity perioperative care and geriatric consults through a Resident-Faculty Practice. The practice is supported by a large, multispecialty medical group and the national resources of Ascension, a physician-led nonprofit Catholic health system. The position is open to experienced physicians and new graduates with a strong interest in academic medicine. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and hold or be able to obtain an unrestricted Indiana medical license. The facility is a 375-bed regional hospital, Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and Thrombectomy Capable facility. The listed compensation and support include a base salary, full benefits, commencement bonus, loan assistance, resident stipend if applicable, relocation, and malpractice coverage with tail. The role is located in an area designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area and/or Medically Underserved Area/Population.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited program.
Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine.
Ability to obtain or currently hold an unrestricted Indiana medical license; Indiana medical licensure must be obtained before the hire or transfer date.
A primary interest in teaching is required.
Advanced Life Support is preferred; American Heart Association or American Red Cross credentials are accepted.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support certification.
For candidates with Family Medicine training, geriatric specialty training, certification, or extensive experience is required for consideration.

Responsibilities

Teach and mentor residents in an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program.
Provide clinical care, including high-complexity perioperative care and geriatric consults, within a Resident-Faculty Practice.
Contribute to clinical excellence and optimize patient outcomes.
Support patient access through an integrated multispecialty medical group.

Benefits

Full benefits.
Commencement bonus.
Loan assistance.
Resident stipend, if applicable.
Relocation assistance.
CME allowance of $4,250 and five dedicated CME days outside PTO.
Malpractice coverage with tail.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options.
Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
Paid time off and holidays.
Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.