Pediatrics - Hospitalist - Physician

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis - Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Optional legal and pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis seeks a pediatric hospitalist to join a busy and respected practice. You will work within an established team of 13 pediatric hospitalists in an inpatient setting, with access to subspecialties and a robust clinical infrastructure.

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics, and licensure in Indiana with DEA registration are required. This employed role sits within a nonprofit health system, offering opportunities for medical education and

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred (AHA/Red Cross accepted).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality inpatient medical care to pediatric patients with diverse and complex diagnoses, managing medical treatments and procedures.
• Co-manage with pediatric subspecialists and supervise residents and medical students.
• Serve as medical control authority for Pediatric Ground Transport team.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Indiana Medical Licensure

Job description

Your future role at a glance

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Join an established team of 13 pediatric hospitalists.

Call structure: Subject to change, to be discussed during the interview process.

Practice setting: Inpatient.

Access to a comprehensive array of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties, a dedicated pediatric burn center, and advanced clinical infrastructure for procedural sedation and ground transport medical control.

Employed position within a nonprofit health system.

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.

Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration.

Provide high-quality inpatient medical care to pediatric patients with diverse and complex diagnoses, managing medical treatments, procedural sedations, and co-management protocols alongside surgical and medical subspecialists.

Serve as the medical control authority for the Pediatric Ground Transport team while playing an active, major role in medical education by instructing and supervising pediatric residents and medical students.

About the Facility

197-bed pediatric facility (including 40 private inpatient beds, 8 short-stay beds, 14 PICU beds, 8 Pediatric CVICU beds, 18 Pediatric ED beds, and a 109-bed Level IV NICU).

Level I Children’s Surgery Verified and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.

Serving a population of approximately 2 million in the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Integrated referral network spanning Indiana’s largest not-for-profit health system with 22 ministries and over 3,000 physicians.

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.

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.

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