Inpatient Palliative Care Physician | Flexible Schedule

Ascension Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commencement bonus

CME allowance

Tail malpractice coverage

Employed position

Job summary

Ascension Health’s Ascension St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking an adult‑focused Palliative Care Physician to join an employed inpatient team with strong referral support. The schedule is flexible (5–8 hour days or 4–10 hour days) with no nights; call is 1 night/week and 1 weekend/month, providing comprehensive symptom management and coordinated care.

Requirements include MD/DO, state licensure and DEA, and Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Care.

Qualifications

• MD/DO credentialed from medical licensing board.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Care.
• Active Indiana medical license or eligibility.
• DEA registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient palliative care consultations and lead patient rounds.
• Manage complex pain and distressing symptoms with holistic support.
• Develop discharge and transition plans including hospice when appropriate.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.

Skills

MD/DO

Board Certified/Eligible

Indiana licensure

DEA registration

Education

MD/DO degree

DO or MD

Job description

Ascension Health’s Ascension St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking an adult‑focused Palliative Care Physician to join an employed inpatient team with strong referral support. The schedule is flexible (5–8 hour days or 4–10 hour days) with no nights; call is 1 night/week and 1 weekend/month, providing comprehensive symptom management and coordinated care.

Requirements include MD/DO, state licensure and DEA, and Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Care.