Your future role at a glance
Location: Evansville, Indiana
Facility Name: Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville
Schedule: Part-Time | PRN, 14 hour inpatient schedule
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance offered
Productivity incentives offered
CME allowance and allotted CME time off
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 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.
Benefits that help you thrive
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Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
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Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
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Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
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Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
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Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
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Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
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Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
How you'll make an impact in this role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated advanced practice provider to join a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
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Join an established team of neonatologists and APPs
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Call structure: TBD (24/7 Neonatologist and APP coverage model)
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Practice setting: Inpatient (Level III NICU)
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Access to Sunrise Clinical Manager EMR, therapeutic hypothermia, jet ventilation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA), and a ground-only critical care transport team
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Employed position within a nonprofit health system
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Board Certified or Board Eligible as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP), Neonatal-trained Physician Assistant (PA), or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) with a NICU residency
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Eligible for Indiana state medical licensure and DEA registration
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Manage complex medical treatments and diagnostic pathways for critically ill newborns, executing specialized bedside procedures such as intubations, umbilical line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracentesis/chest tube placements.
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Attend high-risk deliveries to provide immediate stabilization, direct critical newborn care, and participate as a core member of the regional ground transport team to manage neonatal transit across the state.
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Master's or Doctorate degree required; at least 1 year of clinical experience in a Level III or IV NICU is preferred
About the Facility
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54-bed pediatric and neonatal inpatient footprint (featuring a 32-bed Level III NICU, 15-bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit, and a 7-bed PICU)
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Level II Pediatric Trauma Verification
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Serving a population of approximately 300,000 in the greater Evansville metropolitan area
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Integrated referral network combining a comprehensive maternal-fetal medicine program, a specialized outpatient pediatric clinic, and hospital-based pediatric subspecialists
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Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
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Physician-led, collaborative culture
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Long-term practice stability
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National network with local autonomy
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Mission-centered care rooted in service
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
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Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
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Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.
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