Physician-Critical Care | You are part of a bigger story of care

Your future role at a glance

• Specialty:Critical Care or cardiology nights
• Schedule: 1:3 week rotation (overnight clinical coverage)  7 pm to 7 am
• Call Schedule: N/A
• EMR System: Athena/Sunrise
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent 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 Indianapolis is actively recruiting three board-certified or board-eligible cardiologists or critical care to join our nationally recognized and high-acuity cardiac intensive care unit team.

About the Institution
Ascension St. Vincent is a leading tertiary referral center and home to one of the Midwest's most advanced heart failure and transplant programs. Our campus is known for clinical excellence, innovation, and a mission-driven approach to patient care.

Position Overview
This role provides overnight coverage for our 24-bed CCU, which serves a diverse population of advanced cardiac and surgical patients. The program continues to grow and offers exposure to some of the most complex cardiac cases in the region.

Program Highlights
~30 heart transplants annually
~80 durable LVAD implants per year
Full spectrum of temporary mechanical circulatory support (Impella, Centrimag, IABP, etc.)
Implementation of a formal shock program
Pulmonary hypertension care integrated with advanced therapies
Robust clinical research programs in advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and critical care

Team Culture & Collaboration
Physicians in this role will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that includes cardiothoracic surgeons, advanced heart failure specialists, interventional and general cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, and experienced advanced practice providers. The program emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care and continuous clinical innovation.

Support Structure

CT surgery and ECMO support available 24/7
Access to sub-specialty expertise and state-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiology and Critical Care Medicine
Proficiency in temporary MCS and hemodynamic management required
TEE proficiency preferred but negotiable

Experience or interest in pulmonary hypertension and clinical research is strongly valued
Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Indiana

Schedule & Compensation

1:3 week rotation (overnight clinical coverage)
Extremely competitive compensation package
Partnership opportunities within our physician-owned hospital

Additional Opportunities
There are opportunities to engage in teaching and mentor-ship through our affiliation with residency and fellowship training programs. Physicians with academic interests will find strong institutional support for education and clinical research.

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.

What additional preferences we're seeking