General Surgery - Physician

Your future role at a glance

• Specialty: Pediatric General Surgery
• Schedule: Varies based on call schedule
• Call Schedule: q3 to q4 home call - no in house call
• Practice Detail: Seeking a Pediatric General Surgeon to join our elite team in Indianapolis!
• EMR System: Athena and Sunrise
• Facility: Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

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

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.

• 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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent Hospital is looking for a BC or BE Pediatric General Surgeon. We are looking for someone that is comfortable with general and thoracic operations, ECMO and pediatric trauma. This is an exciting opportunity for growth and further development of the Pediatric General Surgery program.

Practice Highlights:

• Responsibility is limited to coverage of only 1 location. No expectations to cover offsite locations.
• Join a team of 3 pediatric surgeons that established Peyton Manning Children's Hospital (PMCH) as a Level One Children's Surgery Verified (CSV) and as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.
• Opportunity to teach general surgery residents and medical students.
• All 3 current surgeons are mid career and would welcome the opportunity to mentor a new grad. Current providers often operate in combo for big cases.
• Join a collegial team that works together to prioritize work life balance.
• Trauma support provided by APPs 24/7.
• Fantastic RN level office help during the week who handle outpatient calls and manage clinic.
• Co-management routine by attending level in house support with neonatologists, intensivists and pediatric hospitalists.
• Pediatric ER staffed by specialty trained doctors.
• Seasoned pediatric support (including a first assistant) for after hour call cases for general surgery and ECMO.
• Good cost of living, excellent proximal public schools and minimal traffic for driving in and out of work.

Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent is part of Indiana's largest not-for-profit health system with 22 ministries and over 3000 physicians. Features include: An attached tertiary care pediatric hospital with 40 private inpatient beds and 8 short stay beds, staffed in-house 24/7 by our Pediatric Hospitalist group; a 23-bed PICU staffed 24/7 by Pediatric Intensivists; a 17-bed Pediatric Emergency department staffed 24/7 by Pediatric Emergency physicians; and Indiana's largest Level IV NICU with 96 beds staffed 24/7 by Neonatologists.

Ascension St. Vincent offers a very competitive compensation package that includes: Competitive base salaries, Relocation allowance, CME, Comprehensive health benefits, Retirement savings plan (403b) with match, Malpractice with tail coverage and generous paid time off.

Indianapolis is the 14th largest city in the nation and is the center of America's heartland. Indianapolis supports more than 200 arts organizations, including a world-class symphony, theater, opera, ballet, museums, art galleries and professional sports. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with numerous cultural offerings, change of seasons, and outstanding schools. Indiana's cost of living and unemployment rates remain below the national average. Physicians in Indiana enjoy low malpractice rates, making Indiana one of the top physician friendly states in which to practice medicine.

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.

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