Neonatologist

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

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

Schedule: Full-Time

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance offered

Productivity incentives offered

CME allowance and allotted CME time off

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

• 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

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 advanced practice providers (including NNPs, PAs, and PNPs)
• Call structure: In-house night call at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent Carmel (Schedule TBD)
• Practice setting: Inpatient (Level III and IV NICUs)
• Access to Athena/Sunrise EMR, a brand-new 109 private-room NICU tower, a comprehensive array of pediatric medical/surgical subspecialties, and telehealth connectivity to regional nurseries
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatology
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Provide high-level clinical services for neonates admitted to Level III and IV units, managing high-risk delivery attendance, maternal-fetal consultations, and coordinated discharge planning with case management.
• Actively engage in medical education by supervising and instructing pediatric residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers, with access to faculty appointments through IU School of Medicine and Marian University.
• Drive clinical excellence and quality improvement initiatives, including participation in the Vermont Oxford Network to optimize patient care and cost-effectiveness.
• Fellowship training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine required

About The Facility

• 125-bed combined neonatal network (109 private NICU beds at the main campus Women's and Children's tower, and a 16-bed Level III NICU at Ascension St. Vincent Carmel)
• Trauma designation (Comprehensive Pediatric Trauma and specialized surgical services available within the network)
• Serving a population of approximately 2 million in the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area
• Integrated referral network spanning 22 hospital ministries and over 650 providers across 57 Indiana counties
• 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

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

No additional preferences

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