Pediatric General Surgeon
Ascension
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Description
- 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 Children’s 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 3,000 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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Qualifications
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 99,000+ 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.
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About this role
Ascension's pediatric general surgery program in Indianapolis is seeking a fellowship-trained surgeon to join an established three-physician team at a 197-bed children's hospital serving a two-million-person region. You would manage a broad surgical scope—general, thoracic, ECMO, and trauma cases—in a balanced inpatient and outpatient practice at a single location. The facility holds Level One Children's Surgery Verification and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center status, supported by integrated referral networks across Ascension's 22 ministries.
The role emphasizes collaboration and teaching. You'll supervise general surgery residents and medical students, mentor new graduate surgeons, and actively shape the program's growth. Call structure is home-based (every three to four weeks), with 24/7 APP trauma support and seasoned pediatric surgical assistance available after hours. The practice benefits from strong clinic nursing support and an integrated EMR system.
This is an employed position within a nonprofit Catholic health system. You must be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric General Surgery, eligible for Indiana medical licensure and DEA registration, and hold an MD or DO. Ascension emphasizes physician-led culture, long-term stability, and mission-centered care.
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