About this role
We Are Hiring
Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Facility Name: Franciscan Hospital (in partnership with 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 physicians and APPs within the Franciscan Neonatology Group
- Call structure: At-home call (5:00 PM – 8:00 AM) with in-house APP support
- Practice setting: Inpatient (Level III NICU)
- Access to EPIC EMR, a 17-bed unit, and advanced therapies including high-frequency ventilation (oscillator and jet), total body cooling, and inhaled nitric oxide
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Pediatrics)
- Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
- Attend high-risk deliveries, manage complex inpatient consultations, and collaborate directly with case management to coordinate comprehensive care and discharge planning.
- Fellowship training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine required
About the Facility
- 17-bed Level III NICU medical center
- Trauma designation (Not applicable for this pediatric specialty unit)
- Serving a population of approximately 180,000 in the greater Lafayette metropolitan area
- Integrated referral network bridging Franciscan Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent clinical services
- 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.
Additional Preferences
No additional preferences