Physician-Cardiology Critical Care

Your future role at a glance 

• Specialty:Critical Care or cardiology nights 
• Schedule: 1:3 week rotation (overnight clinical coverage)  7 pm to 7 am
• Call Schedule: N/A
• Practice Detail: Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis is actively recruiting three board-certified or board-eligible critical care or cardiologists to join our nationally recognized and high-acuity Cardiac Intensive Care Unit team
• EMR System: Athena/Sunrise 
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• 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: 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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis is actively recruiting three board-certified or board-eligible cardiologists or critical care to join our nationally recognized and high-acuity cardiac intensive care unit team.

About the Institution
Ascension St. Vincent is a leading tertiary referral center and home to one of the Midwest’s most advanced heart failure and transplant programs. Our campus is known for clinical excellence, innovation, and a mission-driven approach to patient care.

Position Overview
This role provides overnight coverage for our 24-bed CCU, which serves a diverse population of advanced cardiac and surgical patients. The program continues to grow and offers exposure to some of the most complex cardiac cases in the region.

Program Highlights
~30 heart transplants annually
~80 durable LVAD implants per year
~Expanding ECMO program
Full spectrum of temporary mechanical circulatory support (Impella, Centrimag, IABP, etc.)
Implementation of a formal shock program
Pulmonary hypertension care integrated with advanced therapies
Robust clinical research programs in advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and critical care

Team Culture & Collaboration
Physicians in this role will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that includes cardiothoracic surgeons, advanced heart failure specialists, interventional and general cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, and experienced advanced practice providers. The program emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care and continuous clinical innovation.

Support Structure
CT surgery and ECMO support available 24/7
Access to subspecialty expertise and state-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications
Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiology and Critical Care Medicine
Proficiency in temporary MCS and hemodynamic management required
TEE proficiency preferred but negotiable

Experience or interest in pulmonary hypertension and clinical research is strongly valued
Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Indiana

Schedule & Compensation
1:3 week rotation (overnight clinical coverage)
Extremely competitive compensation package
Partnership opportunities within our physician-owned hospital

Additional Opportunities
There are opportunities to engage in teaching and mentorship through our affiliation with residency and fellowship training programs. Physicians with academic interests will find strong institutional support for education and clinical research.

About Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis
As a member of the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis serves the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area with hospital care, a 24/7 ER, Level I Adult Trauma and Pediatric Trauma Center and Transplant.

Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis is an 825-bed hospital and has consistently been ranked nationally by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading provider of independent hospital ratings, in many of our specialty areas including: Heart Care, Critical care, Gastrointestinal care, Orthopedic services, Pulmonary services, and Stroke care.
Serving Indiana for 136 years, Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis is a faith-based healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable.

About Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the 15th largest city in the nation and is the center of America's heartland. - Indianapolis supports more than 200 arts organizations, including a world-class symphony, theater, opera, ballet, museums, art galleries and professional sports. - Home to the nationally best rated Indianapolis International Airport, the world's largest children's museum as well as one of the nation's largest privately funded zoos.
Indiana's cost of living and unemployment rates remain below the national average. Physicians in Indiana enjoy low malpractice rates, making Indiana one of the top physician friendly states in which to practice medicine.
About Ascension Medical Group
Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate
  discharge planning with case management.

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.

What additional preferences we're seeking

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