Physician - Medical Director Neonatology

Pediatrics Neonatology - Medical Director

We are looking for a skilled Neonatologist to join our team in Lafayette as Medical Director!

Schedule

Days in house 8am-5pm, home call 5pm-8am with in house APP

Call Schedule

At home call with APP support in house

Practice Detail

We are looking for a skilled Neonatologist to join our team in Lafayette as Medical Director!

EMR System

EPIC

Facility

Franciscan Hospital

Location

Lafayette, Indiana

What You Will Do

Ascension St. Vincent is looking for a Neonatologist to serve as Medical Director for our partnership with Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette, IN in their Level III NICU. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Neonatology to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights

• Rotating schedule in support of the Franciscan Neonatology Group in Lafayette, IN.
• Level III NICU: 17 beds
• Therapies include: high frequency ventilation (oscillator and jet use), total body cooling and inhaled nitric oxide
• Attend high risk deliveries

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director for the Neonatal Perinatal Unit at Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette, IN.
• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Podiatrist credentialed from the Indiana Board of Podiatric Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Education:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Optometry (OD) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) required.

Visa Eligibility

H1-B Visa Eligible

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Why Join Our Team?

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.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.