Ascension

Neonatologist | You are part of a bigger story of care

Evansville, IN

full-time
Inpatient

Your future role at a glance

  • Specialty: Neonatology
  • Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time Available || Monday-Friday(Schedule varies based on call assignments)
  • Call Schedule: 1:5 with plan to move to an NNP program with 4 NEO and NNPs covering Night Call.
  • Practice Detail: Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Evansville is seeking a full-time, motivated neonatologist to join our exceptional team at our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • Facility: Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Evansville
  • Location: Evansville, IN

This job location is 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

Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Evansville is seeking a full time motivated neonatologist to join our exceptional team at our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

About the Opportunity:

  • Care for critically ill newborns in a state-of-the-art Level III NICU
  • Utilize advanced capabilities including therapeutic hypothermia, jet ventilation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, and neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA)
  • Currently in-house call with 5 neonatologists, transitioning to a model with overnight nurse practitioner coverage with neonatologist at home call
  • Excellent pediatric subspecialty support from hospital-based pediatric cardiologists, gastroenterologists, neurologists, and other specialists
  • Comprehensive OB service including MFM program, OB Clinic, and in house OB hospitalists
  • Dedicated, highly-trained NICU nurses, respiratory therapists, dietitians, speech therapists, Physical and Occupational Therapists.
  • Participate in QI projects, as well as intermittent education of medical and physician assistant students

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Fellowship trained in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • Excellent clinical, communication, and team-based skills
  • Commitment to family-centered, evidence-based care
  • BC/BE in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Pediatric Services at PMCH Evansville

  • 32 Bed NICU with a full team of dedicated RNs, RTs, Dietitians, OT, PT and speech therapists
  • 15 bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit with Pediatric Hospitalists
  • 7 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with Pediatric Intensivists
  • Level II Pediatric Trauma Verification
  • Dedicated NICU Transport Team
  • 7 bed Emergency Room area dedicated for children with dedicated providers
  • Established Pediatric Specialty Clinic including full-time GI and part time neurologist, pulmonologist, endocrinologist, dedicated pediatric registered dietitian and integrated pediatric psychologists.
  • Full time pediatric cardiologist.
  • Monthly pediatric hematology and orthopedic clinics.
  • Sleep Disorders Clinic
  • Behavioral based outpatient Feeding Program
  • Outpatient Behavioral Health Program with pediatric psychologists and LCSWs
  • Outpatient Family Navigators to ensure continuity of care
  • Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Program (OT, PT Speech)
  • Pediatric Dental Clinic
  • Ronald McDonald House on campus

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 5, 2026