Hospice - Physician

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis - Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 260 000 - 320 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Salary/Quality Commencement Bonus $25,

CME allowance $3000 + 40 hours CME

Malpractice coverage with tail

HSAs/FSAs

Resumo da oferta

Ascension St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an adult-focused Palliative Care Physician for an employed position within a busy, respected health system. The role centers on inpatient consults, complex symptom management, and holistic patient/family support, with a collaborative multidisciplinary team and a flexible schedule.

The team emphasizes coordinated care, goals of care, and smooth transitions to hospice when appropriate.

Qualificações

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from Indiana Medical Licensing Board prior to hire date or transfer date.
• Advanced Life Support preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide timely inpatient consultation services and lead patient rounds, defining clear goals of care.
• Lead collaborative efforts with multidisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless coordination and holistic care.
• Develop proactive discharge and transition plans (including hospice) ensuring continuity of evidence-based practice.
• Manage complex pain and distressing symptoms with comprehensive psychosocial and spiritual support.

Conhecimentos

Board Certification in Palliative Care

DEA registration

Formação académica

MD/DO

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Your future role at a glance

Location:

Indianapolis, Indiana (Northside)

Facility Name:

Ascension St Vincent Hospital

Schedule:

Full Time

Productivity incentives:

Salary/QualityCommencement Bonus $25,000CME allowance $3000 + 40 hours dedicated CME time (based on FTE status)Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for an Adult focused Palliative Care 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.

Join a growing and collegial team

• Call structure: 1 night/week, 1 weekend/month
• Practice setting: Inpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Care Medicine
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Schedule can be flexible (5- 8hr days, or 4- 10hr days), no nights or weekendsrequired
• Manage complex pain and distressing symptoms, providing comprehensive psychosocial and spiritual support to elevate the patient's and family's quality of life.
• Lead collaborative efforts with multidisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless coordination and holistic care throughout the patient's illness journey.
• Provide timely inpatient consultation services and lead patient rounds, defining clear goals of care to guide critical clinical decision-making.
• Develop proactive and personalized discharge and transition plans (including hospice), ensuring continuity of evidence-based medical practice.

About the Facility/Team

• 840 bed hospital
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Serves diverse, statewide population primarily focusing on Marion County while acting as a referral center for all 92 Indiana counties.
• Integrated referral network
• As a Level 1 Trauma Center, leading Cardiovascular, Stroke and Oncology programs, we work with exceptional, highly skilled clinicians to provide the best, most appropriate care to patients with complex diagnoses.
• We are also able to ensure a continuum of care through partnerships with community-based specialists, PCPs, Palliative Care teams and Hospice.
• 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.