Hospice Palliative Physician

Location: Indianapolis Indiana (Northside)

Facility Name: Ascension St Vincent Hospital

Schedule: Full Time

Productivity incentives: Salary/Quality

Commencement Bonus $25000

CME allowance $3000 40 hours dedicated CME time (based on FTE status)

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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.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an Adult focused Palliative Care Physician to join an employed position within a busy well-respected practice supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Join a growing and collegial team
• Call structure: 1 night/week 1 weekend/month
• Practice setting: Inpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Care Medicine
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Schedule can be flexible (5- 8hr days or 4- 10hr days) no nights or weekends
  required
• Manage complex pain and distressing symptoms providing comprehensive psychosocial and spiritual support to elevate the patients and familys quality of life.
• Lead collaborative efforts with multidisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless coordination and holistic care throughout the patients illness journey.
• Provide timely inpatient consultation services and lead patient rounds defining clear goals of care to guide critical clinical decision-making.
• Develop proactive and personalized discharge and transition plans (including hospice) ensuring continuity of evidence-based medical practice.

About the Facility/Team

• 840 bed hospital
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Serves diverse statewide population primarily focusing on Marion County while acting as a referral center for all 92 Indiana counties.
• Integrated referral network
• As a Level 1 Trauma Center leading Cardiovascular Stroke and Oncology programs we work with
  exceptional highly skilled clinicians to provide the best most appropriate care to patients with complex
  diagnoses.
• We are also able to ensure a continuum of care through partnerships with community-based
  specialists PCPs Palliative Care teams and Hospice.
• 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

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.

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service growth care and connection. We empower our 97000 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 youll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

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