Inpatient Palliative Physician - $25k Sign-On

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commencement bonus

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ascension St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Adult-focused Palliative Care Physician for an employed, inpatient role within a busy, well-connected health system. The position offers a flexible schedule (5–8 hour days or 4–10 hour days) with no mandatory nights or weekends, and a strong referral network to support comprehensive patient care.

You will manage complex symptoms, provide inpatient consultations, and lead discharge planning including hospice when appropriate, guided by

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Care Medicine
• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board before hire
• Advanced Life Support preferred (AHA or ARC)

Responsibilities

• Provide timely inpatient consultation services and lead patient rounds to define goals of care
• Manage complex pain and distressing symptoms with comprehensive psychosocial and spiritual support
• Develop proactive discharge and transition plans (including hospice) to ensure continuity of care
• Lead multidisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless coordination across services

Skills

Palliative care

Inpatient care

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Indiana medical license

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

Ascension St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Adult-focused Palliative Care Physician for an employed, inpatient role within a busy, well-connected health system. The position offers a flexible schedule (5–8 hour days or 4–10 hour days) with no mandatory nights or weekends, and a strong referral network to support comprehensive patient care.

You will manage complex symptoms, provide inpatient consultations, and lead discharge planning including hospice when appropriate, guided by