Description

• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Subspecialty Interest: Neonatology
• Schedule: Rotating
• Call Schedule: TBD
• Practice Detail: We are looking for skilled Neonatologist to join the team in Lafayette!
• EMR System: Unknown
• Facility: Franciscan Neonatology
• Location: Lafayette, IN

**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

Ascension St. Vincent is looking for a Neonatologist for our partnership with Franciscan Neonatology in Lafayette, IN.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Neonatology to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

• Rotating Schedule in support of the Franciscan Neonatology Group in Lafayette, IN. 

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

Requirements

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 credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.