**Details**

+ **Specialty:** APP Orthopedics

+ **Schedule:** Monday through Friday, hours may vary

+ **Call Schedule:** No call

+ **Practice Detail:** Combination of office, consults/rounding and OR

+ **EMR System:** Athena

+ **Facility:** St. Vincent Kokomo Hospital

+ **Location:** Kokomo, Indiana

+ **Visa Eligibility:** None

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._

**Responsibilities**

Ascension St. Vincent is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider for our Orthopedics Department.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St. Vincent to provide medical services to patients.

**Position Highlights:**

+ Monday through Friday schedule

+ The position is a combination of office, consults/rounding and OR

+ Assist with new inpatient/ER consults, surgeries and rounding

**Responsibilities:**

+ Obtains patient history and performs assessment. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures.

+ Provides and documents direct treatment and management of health conditions.

+ Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.

+ Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

**About Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo**

Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo is a 129-bed hospital providing a range of healthcare services and resources to residents of Howard County that are typically only found in larger metropolitan areas.

As part of the Ascension St. Vincent Indiana Heart Attack Network, our emergency care team is available 24-7. - Ascension St. Vincent Kokomo provides personalized maternity services with experienced OB-GYNs, prenatal care nurse educators and a team to make the birth of your child as comfortable and memorable as possible. - Our orthopedic surgery and recovery Joint Success Program is an example of our tailored approach that has led to positive outcomes.

Onsite services include physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, a full-service lab, respiratory therapy, Wound Healing Center, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, x-ray, fluoroscopy, DEXA, digital mammography, and breast biopsy.

**About Kokomo**

Known as "The City of Firsts" for all the remarkable inventions and products first produced here, Kokomo is a progressive, innovative community with a strong emphasis on the quality of life and education.

Kokomo offers outstanding schools, professional health care and reputable businesses. The many festivals, fairs, art shows and performances assure there is always something to do. Four museums, community and University Theater, band concerts and the Kokomo Symphonic Orchestra add to the cultural offerings.

Located in Howard County, Kokomo is ideally situated for easy access to shopping, recreational activities, business endeavors, and cultural events. Kokomo is just 45 miles north of Indianapolis.

**About Ascension Medical Group**

When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

**Requirements**

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

**Required Credential(s):**

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One or more of the following:

• Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Indiana Physician Assistant Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

**Preferred Credential(s):**

• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Orthopedic Physician Assistant.

**Education:**

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Master's degree preferred.

**Work Experience:**

• 1 year of experience preferred.

**Additional Preferences**

\#APP

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

**E-Verify Statement**

This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\_Participation\_Poster\_ES.pdf)