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Indianapolis, Indiana

OB/GYN Hospitalist - High Risk

OB/GYNPer Diem

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Job Description

Your Future Role at a Glance

Join a high-volume PRN pool backed by the elite resources of Ascension St. Vincent. This is a plug-and-play opportunity for an OB/GYN who thrives working on a collaborative team.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

Customized Coverage: Pick up shifts on a cadence that works for you. 12 and 24-hour shifts are available based on your preference and our operational needs.

Employed Position: Employed PRN position with malpractice coverage and multiple shift options.

Specialty Assets: Access to Level IV Perinatal Care Center and Level IV NICU facilities

Collaborative Culture: Partner closely with a highly integrated nursing team and four distinct OB groups to optimize delivery and triage workflows.

Clinical Excellence: Lead emergency GYN surgical interventions, managing high-acuity cases including ectopics and ovarian torsions with full specialty support.

Outcome-Focused Triage: Drive unit efficiency by managing all triage arrivals and ER consults, ensuring seamless continuity of care.

Requirements: Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

About Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis

As a member of the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis serves the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area with hospital care, a 24/7 ER, Level I Trauma Center and Transplant

Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis is an 825-bed hospital and has consistently been ranked nationally by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading provider of independent hospital ratings, in many of our specialty areas including: Heart Care, Critical care, Gastrointestinal care, Orthopedic services, Pulmonary services, and Stroke care.

Serving Indiana for 136 years, Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis is a faith-based healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable.

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

Ultimate Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to pick up shifts on a cadence that fits your lifestyle. Perfect for those seeking work-life balance or supplemental income.

Physician-Led & Collaborative: Step into a culture designed by physicians, for physicians, where your clinical expertise is respected from hour one.

Seamless Integration: Benefit from the stability of a W-2 employed position within a national network, while maintaining the local autonomy of our high-reputation Indianapolis practices.

Streamlined Impact: Join a mission-centered team where the focus remains on service and patient care, supported by the robust resources of a premier health system.

The Best of Both Worlds: Experience the professional clout of a national leader with the nimble, friendly feel of a local community hospital.

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.
  • Surgical Proficiency: Physicians who are comfortable performing emergency GYN surgeries independently.
  • High-Acuity Comfort: Physicians who thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments with minimal downtime.
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Retirement: 403(b) plan
  • Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • 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.

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Key Responsibilities

The OB/GYN Hospitalist will manage triage arrivals, ER consults, and perform emergency GYN surgical interventions. They will work collaboratively with nursing teams and OB groups to optimize delivery and triage workflows.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology and hold an MD or DO degree. A valid Indiana medical license is required prior to the start date.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Emergency GYN surgeryHigh-acuity careCollaborative teamwork

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.3% 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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Annual compensation range

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#3

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$100-$200/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 799 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$229k
Typical market rent
$1,389/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Coverage
403(b) Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and Peer Support
Spiritual Care
Stress Management Resources