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Kokomo, Indiana

OB/GYN Hospitalist

OB/GYNPer Diem

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Job Description

Your Future Role at a Glance

Join a high-volume PRN pool backed by the elite resources of Ascension St. Vincent. This is a plug-and-play opportunity for an OB/GYN who thrives working on a collaborative team.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Customized Coverage: Pick up shifts on a cadence that works for you. 12 and 24-hour shifts are available based on your preference and our operational needs.

Employed Position: Employed PRN position with malpractice coverage and multiple shift options.

Specialty Assets: Access to Level III Maternity and NICU facilities at Carmel and in-house OB-specific anesthesiology at Carmel and Fishers.

Collaborative Culture: Partner closely with a highly integrated nursing team and four distinct OB groups to optimize delivery and triage workflows.

Clinical Excellence: Lead emergency GYN surgical interventions, managing high-acuity cases including ectopics and ovarian torsions with full specialty support.

Outcome-Focused Triage: Drive unit efficiency by managing all triage arrivals and ER consults, ensuring seamless continuity of care.

Requirements: Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

About the Facility

Ascension St. Vincent Fishers offers 24/7 emergency care and specialized neonatal support for approximately 250-300 deliveries annually. Ascension St. Vincent Carmel is a full-service hospital featuring a Level III Maternity Center and Level III NICU. With 8 L&D rooms, it managed over 2,000 deliveries in 2025 and serves high-risk maternal patients. Regional coverage also extends to Anderson (Level 3 Trauma) and Kokomo.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

Ultimate Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to pick up shifts on a cadence that fits your lifestyle. Perfect for those seeking work-life balance or supplemental income.

Physician-Led & Collaborative: Step into a culture designed by physicians, for physicians, where your clinical expertise is respected from hour one.

Seamless Integration: Benefit from the stability of a W-2 employed position within a national network, while maintaining the local autonomy of our high-reputation Indianapolis practices.

Streamlined Impact: Join a mission-centered team where the focus remains on service and patient care, supported by the robust resources of a premier health system.

The Best of Both Worlds: Experience the professional clout of a national leader with the nimble, friendly feel of a local community hospital.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

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.
  • Surgical Proficiency: Physicians who are comfortable performing emergency GYN surgeries independently.
  • High-Acuity Comfort: Physicians who thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments with minimal downtime.
  • Regional Flexibility: While we take location preferences into consideration, we appreciate physicians who are able and willing to float between Carmel, Fishers, Anderson, and Kokomo.
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • 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
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Key Responsibilities

The OB/GYN Hospitalist will manage triage arrivals, ER consults, and lead emergency GYN surgical interventions. They will work collaboratively with nursing teams and OB groups to optimize delivery workflows and provide high-acuity clinical care.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology with an MD or DO degree. A valid Indiana medical license is required, along with proficiency in performing emergency GYN surgeries independently.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Triage managementHigh-acuity patient managementClinical leadershipMaternity careNICU collaborationDelivery managementCollaborative teamwork

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 799 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Kokomo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$190k
Typical market rent
$1,090/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Kokomo, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ascension

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St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
HSA/FSA Options
Employer-Matched 403(b)
Disability and Life Insurance
Pro-Rated PTO and Holidays
Ascension-Paid Tuition (Vocare)
Reimbursement
Professional Development