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Evansville, Indiana

Neonatologist

NeonatologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Your Future Role at a Glance

  • This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • Join an established team of 5 neonatologists and a highly-trained multidisciplinary NICU support team
  • Call structure: 1:5 with plan to move to an NNP Program with 4 NEO and NNP’s covering night call
  • Practice setting: Inpatient (Level III NICU)
  • Access to a 32-bed unit equipped with advanced therapeutic modalities (therapeutic hypothermia, jet ventilation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, and NAVA), a dedicated NICU Transport Team, and robust pediatric subspecialty support
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

Provide advanced clinical management for critically ill newborns within a state-of-the-art Level III NICU, collaborating closely with a comprehensive maternal-fetal medicine program and dedicated hospital-based pediatric subspecialists.

Actively participate in regional clinical quality improvement (QI) initiatives and lead the intermittent clinical education and training of medical and physician assistant students.

Fellowship training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine required

About the Facility

54-bed regional pediatric and neonatal inpatient center (including a 32-bed NICU, 15-bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit, and 7-bed PICU)

  • Level II Pediatric Trauma Verification
  • Serving a population of approximately 300,000 in the greater Evansville metropolitan area
  • Integrated referral network featuring an established Pediatric Specialty Clinic, comprehensive OB service line, and a regional perinatal footprint averaging 1,400 deliveries annually
  • 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 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.

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  • 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: pro-rated 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
  • 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.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide advanced clinical management for critically ill newborns within a Level III NICU and collaborate with a multidisciplinary support team. Actively participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives and lead the education and training of medical students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Fellowship training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine is required, along with eligibility for Indiana state medical licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Level III NICU careMedical educationCollaborationPatient careCritical care

Neonatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 22% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution17 jobs

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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
67% this job
CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
33%
Sign-on bonus
28%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.4
Better work-life than 70% of Neonatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 72 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Evansville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,076/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ascension

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Reimbursement for professional development
Employee Assistance Program