Neonatologist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana and Lafayette, Indiana

Facility Name: Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent

Schedule: PRN

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.

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

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.

• Join an established team of physicians and APPs (including NNPs, PAs, and PNPs)

• Call structure: In-house night call at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent Carmel

• Practice setting: Inpatient (Level III and Level IV NICUs)

• Access to NeoData EMR, a 109 private-room Level IV NICU, telehealth capabilities for regional nurseries, and a comprehensive network of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists

• Employed position within a nonprofit health system

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatology

• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

• Provide coverage and high-level clinical service for neonates admitted to Level III and IV intensive care units, including day-time attending duties, high-risk delivery attendance, and consultation with high-risk obstetric patients.

• Provide clinical oversight, teaching, and mentorship to pediatric residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers while collaborating on network-wide quality improvement initiatives.

• Fellowship training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine required

About the Facility

• 142-bed regional neonatal network (109 private room beds at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, 16 Level III beds at Ascension St. Vincent Carmel, and 17 Level III beds at Franciscan Hospital Lafayette)

• Trauma designation (Comprehensive Pediatric Trauma and specialized surgical support available across the network)

• Serving a population of approximately 2 million in the greater Indianapolis and Lafayette regional areas

• Integrated referral network admitting over 1,000 newborns and managing 5,000 deliveries annually with 7,000 providers nationwide

• 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

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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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

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