Pediatrics - Physician

Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent - Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 146,000 - 198,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a PRN pediatric preceptor to join the Joshua Max Simon Primary Care Center on the Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis campus in Indianapolis, IN.

The role combines outpatient pediatric care with supervising and teaching pediatric residents and medical students in a fully outpatient teaching practice. Physicians must be Board Certified in Pediatrics, hold MD/DO licensure in Indiana, and have access to advanced life support as preferred.

Qualifications

• MD/DO credentialed from Indiana Medical Licensing Board required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise pediatric residents and medical students in outpatient settings.
• Provide outpatient pediatric care and contribute to clinical quality and resident development.
• Document outpatient care in EMR systems (Athena) and access relevant hospital records.
• Support a PRN teaching environment within a fully outpatient teaching practice.

Education

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

Tools

Athena EMR

Sunrise hospital records

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Indianapolis, IN (northside)
• Facility Name: Joshua Max Simon Primary Care Center (PCC) located on Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis campus
• Schedule: PRN; approximately 45 shifts per month; schedule flexibility required
• Shift Options: Half-day shifts available: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM12:00 PM or 1:00 PM5:00 PM
• Compensation: $125/hour
• Malpractice: Provided by Ascension

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

Help prepare the next generation of pediatricians while expanding access to care for a diverse and medically underserved community. This PRN pediatric preceptor position combines outpatient pediatric care with the opportunity to supervise and teach pediatric residents and medical students in the Joshua Max Simon Primary Care Center.

• The Team: Join a collaborative Pediatric Resident Faculty Practice that includes 5 regular-time physicians, and a dedicated cohort of 18 pediatric residents completing their ambulatory continuity experience. The clinic also has medical students rotating through to learn pediatrics.
• Practice Setting: A fully outpatient teaching practice located with the PCC on the Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis campus.
• Drive Clinical & Educational Excellence: Teach and supervise pediatric residents as they provide outpatient care, while supporting clinical quality, continuity, and resident development.
• Enhance Patient Access & Equity: Provide compassionate, high-quality pediatric care to a diverse patient population, including children and families who are medically underserved, uninsured, or underinsured.
• Electronic Medical Records: Document outpatient care in Athena, with access to Sunrise for relevant hospital records.
• Employment Status: PRN employed physician position (W2).
• Qualifications: Board Certified in Pediatrics

About the Facility

The Joshua Max Simon Primary Care Center is a multidisciplinary teaching practice located on the Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis campus. The PCC serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population, including many families who are medically underserved, uninsured, or underinsured. Physicians work alongside residents, faculty colleagues and an interdisciplinary care team while having access to the pediatric specialty resources of Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• The Power of Flexibility: We value your time. Our PRN physicians enjoy the freedom to pick up shifts at leisure. Schedules posted 6 months in advance allow for a perfect balance between professional passion and personal life.
• Diverse Clinical Exposure: Choosing PRN with Ascension means access to a high‑acuity location, keeping your clinical skills sharp and your daily routine engaging.
• Physician‑led, Collaborative culture: Even as a PRN physician, you are a vital part of our mission‑centered care team.
• The Best of Both Worlds: Gain the long‑term practice stability and security of a national health network, while maintaining the clinical autonomy and unique culture of a local, site‑specific practice.

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

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well‑being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

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.