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Pediatric General Surgeon

Ascension Medical Group · Employer

Pediatrics Indianapolis, Indiana Full-time Hospital
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About this role

We Are Hiring

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Facility Name: Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent

Schedule:Full-Time
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance offered

Productivity incentives offered

CME allowance and allotted CME time off


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.

What You Will Do

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

  • Join an established team of 3 physicians and 24/7 APP trauma support
  • Call structure: q3 to q4 home call (no in-house call)
  • Practice setting: Inpatient/Outpatient mix (limited to 1 location)
  • Access to seasoned pediatric support (including a first assistant) for after-hour call cases, fantastic weekday RN clinic help, and an integrated EMR system (Athena and Sunrise)
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric General Surgery
  • Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
  • Provide comprehensive operative care for general, thoracic, ECMO, and pediatric trauma cases while actively participating in the growth and development of the surgical program.
  • Teach, mentor, and supervise general surgery residents, medical students, and new graduate surgeons within a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Fellowship training in Pediatric General Surgery required

About the Facility

  • 197-bed pediatric facility (including 40 private inpatient beds, 8 short-stay beds, 23 PICU beds, 17 Pediatric ED beds, and a 109-bed Level IV NICU)
  • Level One Children’s Surgery Verified (CSV) and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
  • Serving a population of approximately 2 million in the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area
  • Integrated referral network of over 3,000 physicians across 22 ministries
  • 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 You Will 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.

Visa Eligibility

H1-B Visa Eligible