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Evansville, Indiana

Pediatric Gastroenterologist

GastroenterologyIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Your Future Role at a Glance

  • This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated 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.
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • Join an established team of physicians and dedicated multidisciplinary support staff
  • Call structure: TBD (No nights or weekends required)
  • Practice setting: Inpatient / Outpatient mix
  • Access to Athena & Sunrise Clinical Manager EMR, a behavioral-based outpatient Feeding Program, dedicated pediatric registered dietitians, and integrated pediatric psychologists
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a diverse population of pediatric patients presenting with complex gastroenterology conditions, coordinating closely with case management for inpatient consultations and discharge planning.

Collaborate within an established specialty network to manage outpatient clinic operations, accept regional provider referrals, and contribute to initiatives that optimize the quality and cost-effectiveness of care.

Fellowship training in Pediatric Gastroenterology required

About the Facility

54-bed regional pediatric inpatient hub (featuring a 32-bed NICU, 15-bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit, and a 7-bed PICU)

  • Level II Pediatric Trauma Verification
  • Serving a population of approximately 300,000 in the greater Evansville metropolitan area
  • Integrated referral network combining comprehensive maternal-fetal medicine, dedicated pediatric emergency providers, and an established multi-specialty Outpatient Pediatric Specialty Clinic
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients with complex gastroenterology conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage clinic operations, coordinate care, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology. Applicants must also be eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient careOutpatient careClinical diagnosisPatient treatmentConsultationCollaborationReferral managementMultidisciplinary teamwork

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

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).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in gastroenterologyranked against 396 Gastroenterology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $572k (middle half $483k–$630k)188 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Indiana438 active22,714 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana Physician listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $55k) · 18% offer loan repayment438 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (396 Gastroenterology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Gastroenterologist at Ascension a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 396 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

4 matches · ranked by pay
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$425k-$450k
#3

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$400k-$425k
#4

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starting at $400,000
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.5this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 396 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Tuition reimbursement (Vocare)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave

Living in Evansville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Typical market rent
$1,058/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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