Ascension

Pediatrician

Ascension$180K — $220K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Medicine
  • Eligible for Indiana state medical licensure and DEA registration
  • MD or DO degree required
  • Advanced Life Support certification preferred
  • Strong commitment to high-quality patient care

Responsibilities

  • Lead comprehensive preventive care and developmental assessments for children
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions
  • Coordinate integrated care by collaborating with specialists and health professionals
  • Provide impactful counseling on nutrition, safety, and developmental milestones
  • Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Health insurance options and wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits with employer match
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Location: Kokomo, Indiana (45 minutes from the northside of Indianapolis)

Facility Name: Kokomo Primary and Specialty Care

Schedule: Full Time

Productivity Incentives: RVU/Quality

Commencement bonus $25k

CME allowance $3000 + 40 hours dedicated CME time (based on FTE status)

Malpractice coverage with tail

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.

What You Will Do

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Pediatrician 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.

  • Growing practice that will include 1 MD and 3 Peds NP's
  • Practice setting: Outpatient
  • Call structure: 1 week every 7 weeks
  • Lead comprehensive preventive care, including well-child visits and developmental assessments, to secure a healthy foundation and future for every child.
  • Diagnose and manage a spectrum of acute and chronic pediatric conditions (e.g., asthma, strep throat, minor injuries) to restore health quickly and ensure children thrive long-term
  • Coordinate integrated patient care journeys by collaborating with specialists and other health professionals to deliver seamless, family-centered medical support.
  • Support families through impactful counseling, advising parents on critical areas like nutrition, developmental milestones, and safety to empower them in their child's well-being.
  • Maintain accurate, high-quality patient records and clinical documentation, ensuring safety and continuity of care for all patients across the clinic workflow
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified Pediatric Medicine
  • Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration


About the Practice
  • Enjoy a standard Monday-Friday work week (7:30 AM - 5:00 PM)-4 day work week optional
  • Onsite Quest draw station
  • Collaborative demeanor with commitment to high quality patient care
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system


What You Will 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.


Visa Eligibility

None

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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