Physician - Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Ascension • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Your future role at a glance
Specialty: PICU / CVICU
Schedule: About 150 shifts/year
Call Schedule: About 50-55 nights/year
Practice Detail: We are seeking a pediatric intensivist physician to join our elite team.
EMR System: Athena/Sunrise
Facility: Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

How you’ll make an impact in this role
The Pediatric Critical Care Medicine group at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital is seeking a cardiac intensivist to join our growing program. This individual will join a group of 6 physicians and 5 APPs providing 24/7 coverage within an 8-bed CVICU and a 14-bed PICU. In collaboration with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital our pediatric cardiac service line is expanding, providing an opportunity for continued program development.
The right candidate will have a strong commitment to clinical excellence and quality improvement. They will cooperate with the divisions of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, both at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Clinical service will be within both the CVICU and PICU, weighted more to CVICU.
Candidates must be BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine with an additional Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Fellowship or Cardiology Fellowship, or equivalent experience.
Clinical Employment Highlights:
An attached tertiary care, pediatric hospital with 40 private inpatient beds and 8 short stay beds, staffed in-house 24/7 by our Pediatric Hospitalist group.
PICU/CVICU combined 22-beds staffed 24/7 by Pediatric Intensivists.
A 17-bed Pediatric Emergency department staffed 24/7 by Pediatric Emergency physicians.
Indiana’s largest Level IV NICU with 109 beds staffed 24/7 by Neonatologists.
St. Vincent Children’s Services: recognized nationally for faster access to pediatric specialists and best-in-care outcomes.
Through the Peyton Manning Children’s Health system at St. Vincent your family will get faster access to more than 100 highly experienced pediatric specialists. A majority of these physicians are double board certified in pediatrics and in one of 40 different pediatric specialties and multidisciplinary programs.

Requirements

• 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.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
• Candidates must be BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine with an additional Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Fellowship or Cardiology Fellowship, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees