About this role
Deaconess Health System is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine Physician to join our growing network of rural primary care practices. This opportunity offers the ability to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care while helping shape the future of rural healthcare through team-based practice, medical education, and workforce development initiatives.
Opportunity Highlights – Gibson Hospital in Princeton, Indiana
- Join an established, physician-led health system serving communities across Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois.
- Practice in a team-based model alongside Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, psychologists, pharmacists, and specialty consultants.
- Focus on comprehensive adult care, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and care coordination.
- Benefit from the support of an integrated health system with specialty referral networks and advanced clinical resources.
- Help improve healthcare access in medically underserved rural communities.
- Competitive starting income guarantee + up to $155k in signing incentives.
Academic & Teaching Opportunities
Deaconess is committed to developing the next generation of rural healthcare providers through innovative graduate medical education programs. This physician will have opportunities to:
- Serve as clinical preceptor and mentor for medical students and residents.
- Serve as a site-director for the program with protected time.
- Participate in the Internal Medicine Rural Track developed in partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine Southwest Indiana Internal Medicine Residency Program.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary education alongside Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Psychology, and Social Work trainees.
- Help shape future rural healthcare training programs and workforce development initiatives across Southwest Indiana.
Ideal Candidate
- MD or DO.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.
- Passion for primary care and improving health outcomes in rural communities.
- Interest in collaborative, team-based care delivery.
- Commitment to patient-centered care and population health management.
- Interest in teaching, mentoring, or participating in graduate medical education preferred.
About Deaconess Health System
Deaconess Health System is one of the largest integrated healthcare systems in the Midwest, serving patients throughout Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve through compassionate care, innovation, education, and collaboration.
By joining Deaconess, you will become part of a health system dedicated to expanding access to care, supporting physician success, and building the future rural healthcare workforce.