Hospice Palliative Physician | You are part of a bigger story of care

Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (Northside)

Facility Name: Ascension St Vincent Hospital

Schedule: Full Time

Productivity incentives: Salary/Quality

Commencement Bonus $25,000

CME allowance $3000 +  40 hours dedicated CME time (based on FTE status)

Malpractice coverage with tail

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

This is an exceptional opportunity for an Adult focused Palliative Care Physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
* Join a growing and collegial team
* Call structure: 1 night/week, 1 weekend/month
* Practice setting: Inpatient
* Employed position within a nonprofit health system
* Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Care Medicine
* Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
* Schedule can be flexible (5- 8hr days, or 4- 10hr days), no nights or weekends
required
* Education and attending patient rounds, inpatient consults
* Symptom management
* Discharge planning
* Team collaboration and multidisciplinary approach to care
* Coordination of care

About the Facility/Team

• 840 bed hospital
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Serves diverse, statewide population primarily focusing on Marion County while acting as a referral center for all 92 Indiana counties.
• Integrated referral network
• As a Level 1 Trauma Center, leading Cardiovascular, Stroke and Oncology programs, we work with
  exceptional, highly skilled clinicians to provide the best, most appropriate care to patients with complex
  diagnoses.
• We are also able to ensure a continuum of care through partnerships with community-based
  specialists, PCPs, Palliative Care teams and Hospice.
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in 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.