Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

Ascension•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a thriving, highly respected pediatric critical care practice at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis. The team includes 6 physicians and 5 advanced practice providers, with an inpatient practice covering an 8-bed CVICU and 14-bed PICU. The call structure is approximately 50–55 nights per year, with a schedule of 150 shifts annually. The position offers access to Athena/Sunrise EMR, an integrated cardiology network, and 24/7 dedicated subspecialty support. It is an employed position within a nonprofit health system. The Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist will provide expert diagnostic and therapeutic critical care to pediatric patients in the PICU and CVICU, coordinating closely with cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and case management to support inpatient care and discharge planning. The successful candidate will contribute to program development, clinical excellence, and quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with the expanding pediatric cardiac service line partnership with Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Peyton Manning Children's Hospital is a 197-bed pediatric facility that serves approximately 2 million people in the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area. The facility includes a combined 22-bed PICU/CVICU, 40 private inpatient beds, 8 short-stay beds, 17 Pediatric ED beds, and a 109-bed Level IV NICU. Pediatric trauma services are available onsite, and the integrated referral network includes more than 100 pediatric specialists across 40 programs. The hospital is part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system. The role is based in Indianapolis, a metropolitan area with a range of neighborhoods, schools, cultural and culinary offerings, sports, parks, and trails. The position offers a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, a CME allowance, and allotted CME time off.

Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
Fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care, Pediatric Cardiology, or equivalent experience is required.
Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration.
Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board before the hire date or job transfer date.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Life Support preferred; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

Deliver expert diagnostic and therapeutic critical care to pediatric patients in the PICU and CVICU.
Coordinate with cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, and case management to support inpatient care and discharge planning.
Contribute to program development, clinical excellence, and quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with the expanding pediatric cardiac service line partnership with Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus.
Relocation assistance.
Productivity incentives.
CME allowance and allotted CME time off.
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options.
Employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.