Internal Medicine Hospitalist

Your future role at a glance 

• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Facility Name: Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis (86th Street)
• Schedule: Part-Time (0.5 FTE); 12 weeks per year (typically 1 week per month) + jeopardy
• Incentives: Competitive compensation and full benefits 
• Malpractice: Covered

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 97,000+ 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.

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

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Hospitalist to join an employed position at our Level 1 trauma center and flagship location.

• Expansive Collaborative Network: Join a high-volume, growing team of 80+ providers within an 800+ bed Level 1 Trauma Center, delivering integrated care across specialized units including the Burn Center, the Comprehensive Stroke Center, and the dedicated Brain and Spine Hospital. 
• Maximum Scheduling Flexibility: Benefit from a part-time schedule and the rare advantage of a schedule published six months in advance. Remain on the same team during your 7-on schedule for patient continuity.
• Opportunities for Additional Shifts: With a team of 80+ providers, you have consistent, ongoing opportunities to pick up additional 12-hour day or night shifts as they fit your lifestyle. 
• Focused Clinical Scope: Manage a daily census of 15–16 patients within a closed ICU environment where dedicated intensivists and ICU staff handle critical care.
• Procedural Autonomy: Perform procedures if interested. While the team does not mandate procedures, they offer retraining for physicians looking to sharpen those skills.
• Advanced Academic Setting: Practice within a facility hosting multiple residency (IM, FM, Anesthesia) and fellowship programs (Cardio, Critical Care).
• Licensure & Education: Must hold an MD or DO and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Experience: Hospitalist experience is a plus, though high-potential new graduates will be considered.

About the Facility

Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis (86th Street) is Indiana’s flagship 800+ bed facility and a designated Level 1 Trauma Center. As a hub for clinical excellence, it features eight Centers of Excellence, including the Heart Center, Transplant Center, and the comprehensive Lucas Family Brain & Spine Hospital. The campus serves as a major academic center for the region, hosting numerous residency and fellowship programs.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• The Power of Flexibility: We value your time. Our part-time physicians enjoy a flexible rotation. Schedules posted 6 months in advance allow for a perfect balance between professional passion and personal life.
• Diverse Clinical Exposure: Choosing part-time with Ascension means access to a high-acuity location, keeping your clinical skills sharp and your daily routine engaging.
• Physician-led, Collaborative culture: Even as a part-time provider, you are a vital part of our mission-centered care team.
• Long-term practice stability: Gain the security of a national network with the autonomy of local, site-specific practice.

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

• Internal Medicine Specific: This team specifically seeks IM-trained physicians; Family Medicine candidates are only considered in very rare circumstances.
• New Graduate Friendly: While prior hospitalist experience is a plus, the team is highly supportive of and will accept new graduates.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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