Physician - Pediatric Gastroenterology

Ascension•Evansville, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Evansville Center for Children is looking for a Pediatric Gastroenterologist Physician for our Center for Children facility. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Evansville Center for Children to provide medical services to patients. Position Highlights: No nights or weekends Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Schedule Work with an already established team of physicians About PMCH Evansville: Regional perinatal center with around 1,400 deliveries annually Specially-trained obstetric emergency teams and maternal-fetal medicine physicians State-of-the-art labor/delivery/recovery suite (newly renovated in 2024) Supportive, family-centered environment Pediatric Services at PMCH Evansville 32 Bed NICU with a full team of dedicated RNs, RTs, Dietitians, OT, PT and speech therapists 15 bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit with Pediatric Hospitalists 7 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with Pediatric Intensivists Level II Pediatric Trauma Verification Dedicated NICU Transport Team 7 bed Emergency Room area dedicated for children with dedicated providers Established Outpatient Pediatric Specialty Clinic including full-time GI and part-time neurologist, pulmonologist, endocrinologist, dedicated pediatric registered dietitian and integrated pediatric psychologists. Full time pediatric cardiologist. Monthly pediatric hematology and orthopedic clinics. Sleep Disorders Clinic Behavioral based outpatient Feeding Program Outpatient Behavioral Health Program with pediatric psychologists and LCSWs Outpatient Family Navigators to ensure continuity of care Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Program (OT, PT Speech) Pediatric Dental Clinic Ronald McDonald House on campus Live, Work, Play in Evansville: Located on the Ohio River in southwest Indiana, Evansville offers an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and cultural amenities including museums, performing arts, sports, and dining. Located less than 3 hours’ drive from St. Louis, Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, and less than 6 hours from Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading neonatology program focused on exceptional care for newborns and families. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Requirements

Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

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.