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Pediatric General Surgeon

Ascension


Job Location:

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We Are Hiring

Location: Indianapolis Indiana

Facility Name: Peyton Manning Childrens 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 Childrens 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 3000 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

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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

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Visa Eligibility
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Why Join Our Team

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.

Benefits

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


Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including but not limited to experience skills education performance location and salary range at the time of the offer.


Required Experience:

IC


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