Colorectal Surgery Physician

Deaconess Specialty Physicians is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Colorectal Surgeon to join our dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing surgical team. This is a unique opportunity to practice in a collaborative, resource-rich environment that is committed to surgical excellence in benign and malignant conditions of the small bowel, colon, and rectum, offering a full spectrum of care including traditional surgery, robotic/laparoscopic procedures, and endoscopy.

Position Highlights

- Guaranteed Base Salary : $450,000 for the first 12 months, plus additional compensation with quality incentive bonus and APP supervision

- Lucrative Compensation Model : Productivity-based earnings with investment opportunity in the Evansville Surgery Center (joint venture with Deaconess and community surgeons)

- Sign-On Bonus : $50K + training stipends available for current Fellows

Ideal Candidate

- Board-certified or board-eligible in Colorectal Surgery

- Eligible for medical licensure in Indiana (potential Kentucky and Illinois)

- Commitment to a collaborative, patient-centered approach

- Interest in clinical excellence, innovation, and quality improvement

Integrated Team

- Strong Team Culture: Join a collegial, multidisciplinary team of surgeons, and colorectal advanced practice providers. Our group thrives on collaboration, mentorship, and shared decision-making.

- Cancer Center Integration: Work closely in an ACS CoC accredited cancer center that includes strong partnerships with gastroenterology, IR/radiology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, hepatobiliary Surgery, and GI pathologists.

- Support services embedded in the clinic: social work, dieticians, PM&R, palliative care

- Advanced Endoscopic and Interventional Services: Full access to therapeutic endoscopy, interventional radiology, and other subspecialty services for complex case support

- Robotic Surgery Access at 2 campuses: Extensive access to multiple robotic platforms at both sites.

Multidisciplinary Excellence

- Work alongside a team of experts from various specialties to provide patient-centered and comprehensive care to our patients with a GI tumor board already established.

- We are actively pursuing NAPRC accreditation , demonstrating our commitment to delivering the highest standards in multidisciplinary colorectal cancer care.

- Other specialized tumor boards include Urologic, Head and Neck, Cutaneous, Gynecologic, Thoracic, Breast, Neurologic, and Hematologic Malignancies

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Practice Locations

- Deaconess Clinic Midtown & Gateway Campuses

- Inpatient and outpatient integrated practice with NP/PA support

📞 Call Structure

- Colorectal call coverage 1:3 with APP support

- No general surgery or trauma call

Benefits That Matter

- Generous PTO : 5 weeks + 6 holidays

- CME Support : 5 days + $3,500 annual stipends

- Full Health Coverage : Medical, dental, vision, life

- Retirement Plans : 401k + 457b

- Licensing & Certification : DEA, board fees covered

- Relocation Assistance : Up to $15,000

- Tech Allowance : $750 every 5 years

Why Deaconess?

Deaconess is the regions leading healthcare system , with a strong tradition of physician leadership and integration. Our multi-specialty group spans southern Indiana, Illinois, and western Kentucky, offering unmatched access to technology, referrals, and collaborative care.

With a large primary care base and expansive referral network, youll build a thriving practice quickly in a collegial, quality-focused environment youll be proud to call home