Ascension

Physician - Newborn Hospitalist

Carmel, IN

full-time
Inpatient

Your future role at a glance

  • Specialty: Newborn Hospitalist
  • Schedule: TBA
  • Call Schedule: TBA
  • EMR System: CPN and Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM)
  • Facility: Peyton Manning Children's Hospital

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

How you'll make an impact in this role

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.

Position Highlights:

  • Shift work to include a combination of day, night and weekend shifts to average 40 hrs/wk for full time
  • Day shift weeks are either 5 to 7 days in a row
  • Day shifts are typically 8am-4pm: Night shifts are 4pm-8am
  • Procedures 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 NICU
  • Potential for low acuity peds beds in the future

We offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Multiple health, dental, vision and wellness packages
    Annual CME Allotment
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Stipend bonus, relocation allowance and sign on bonus
  • Generous front loaded time off program
  • Largest level IV NICU and Pediatric ER in the state
  • Full support of the nation's largest catholic healthcare system
  • The most specialized care in the state in one of the country's largest cities
  • Physician-led and physician driven organization
  • Largest nonprofit health system in the country
  • New state of the art Women's and Children's tower to be completed in 2024 and additional NICU private rooms

St. 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.

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.

Compensation Details

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 *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.* E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

Posted May 6, 2026