Physician - Newborn Hospitalist
Ascension - Carmel, IN
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Details Specialty: Newborn HospitalistSchedule: TBACall Schedule: TBAPractice Detail: We are seeking a full time newborn hospitalist to join our elite team.EMR System: CPN and Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM)Facility: Peyton Manning Children's HospitalLocation: Indianapolis, IndianaThis job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation TypeBenefits Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreBenefit 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.Responsibilities Ascension St. Vincent is seeking a BC/BE Pediatrician to share their services as a Newborn Hospitalist for our St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis as well as three other locations all located in the northern suburbs of Indianapolis. This candidate would provide care at all hospitals, supporting both Level 1 and Level 2 nurseries. We are open to full time, part time or weekend option candidates.Responsibilities: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.Position Highlights:Shift work to include a combination of day, night and weekend shifts to average 40 hrs/wk for full timeDay shift weeks are either 5 to 7 days in a rowDay shifts are typically 8am-4pm: Night shifts are 4pm-8amProcedures vary from week to week but circumcisions are performed regularly. LPs, line placement and intubations in Level 2 nurseries, and chest tubes are less frequent, but occasional.Frequent use of CPAP in Level 2 nurseries.Easy collaboration with neonatologists at our Level 4 NICUPotential for low acuity peds beds in the futureWe offer:Competitive salaryMultiple health, dental, vision and wellness packagesAnnual CME Allotment403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matchStipend bonus, relocation allowance and sign on bonusGenerous front loaded time off programLargest level IV NICU and Pediatric ER in the stateFull support of the nation's largest catholic healthcare systemThe most specialized care in the state in one of the country’s largest citiesPhysician-led and physician driven organizationLargest nonprofit health system in the countryNew state of the art Women's and Children's tower to be completed in 2024 and additional NICU private roomsSt. Vincent Women's has an 85-bed Level IV Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) that features 14 separate suites for multiple births. Services offered at St. Vincent Women's Hospital are a Maternal Fetal Medicine and Genetics Center with prenatal diagnostic testing, genetic counseling and high risk pregnancy management. The High Risk unit offers 26 private rooms in a home-like environment for those patients who expect an extended hospital stay. The Family Care Unit offers 48 private patient rooms, a nursery, lactation consultants and a newborn portrait studio. St Vincent Women's hospital also offers maternal/fetal transport services covering all St Vincent Health ministries and any other Indiana hospital requesting service.About Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. VincentPeyton Manning Children’s Hospital at 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 diana’s largest Level IV NICU with 109 beds staffed 24/7 by Neonatologists.St. Vincent Children’s Services: recognized nationally for faster access to pediatric specialists and best-in-care outcomes.Through the Peyton Manning Children’s Health system at St. Vincent your family will get faster access to more than 100 highly experienced pediatric specialists. A majority of these physicians are double board certified in pediatrics and in one of 40 different pediatric specialties and multidisciplinary programs.About IndianapolisIndianapolis is the 15th largest city in the nation and is the center of America's dianapolis supports more than 200 arts organizations, including a world-class symphony, theater, opera, ballet, museums, art galleries and professional sports.Home to the nationally best rated Indianapolis International Airport, the world's largest children's museum as well as one of the nation's largest privately funded diana'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.About Ascension Medical GroupWhen you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.Requirements 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 credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.Education:Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Created: 2026-02-27