Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Newburgh, Indiana
• Facility Name: Ascension St. Vincent Wyntree
• Schedule: Full-time | 36 patient contact hours
• Incentives: Two-year income guarantee, RVU production structure, commencement bonus, relocation assistance, loan forgiveness, and resident stipend
• CME: Annual allowance plus 3 CME days
• Malpractice: Provided with tail coverage

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

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, youll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Primary Care Physician Assistant 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.

• Elevate Patient-Centered Outcomes: Drive clinical excellence by managing a dedicated daily volume of 18-21 patients, utilizing evidence-based clinical decision-making to optimize health outcomes and maximize long-term patient satisfaction.
• Collaborative Team Care: Partner seamlessly within an established care team structure consisting of 1 Physician and 1 Nurse Practitioner under a supportive supervising physician model.
• Practice Environment: Deliver high-quality care in a 100% outpatient clinic setting equipped with a modern, web-based AthenaHealth EMR system.
• Call Structure: Maintain an excellent work-life balance with minimal shared call responsibilities.
• Network Integration: Collaborate with a robust regional network featuring over 50 Family Medicine and Internal Medicine colleagues alongside an extensive local roster of employed specialists.
• Position Security: Join a premier, high-performing clinic ranking near the top of Ascension Medical Group Indiana for quality with a net promoter score exceeding 90%.

Ascension St. Vincent Wyntree delivers comprehensive, patient-centered primary care to the historic, family-oriented community of Newburgh. Supported by convenient nearby lab and imaging resources, providers deliver seamless local care. The clinic is backed by the expansive regional strength of our 375+ bed Level 2 Adult & Pediatric Trauma facility in nearby Evansville, serving a robust 30-county tri-state network encompassing a total population service area of over 910,000 residents.

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 qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • 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.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Orthopedic Physician Assistant preferred.

Education:

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience preferred.

What additional preferences you'll need

• Recent Graduate Mentorship: Welcoming applications from highly motivated recent graduates looking to develop within a tenured team offering strong clinical mentorship.
• Mission & Culture Alignment: Seeking candidates possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills who thrive in a patient-centered, collaborative, and physician-led team atmosphere.

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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