Indiana University Health Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Anesthesia Nocturnist to join the anesthesia care team at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. This role is designated for a physician who thrives in the overnight environment and is passionate about providing high quality obstetric anesthesia care. The Nocturnist will play a key role in supporting the hospitals Labor and Delivery unit, ensuring consistent, expert coverage for epidurals, emergent cases and OB surgical procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overnight anesthesia coverage with sole focus on obstetric anesthesia
- Expect to manage 3-5 different procedures during shifts including the following:
- Labor epidurals
- Spinals
- C-Sections
- OB Anesthesia consults
- Epidural Blood Patch consultation / procedures
- Coverage of rare emergency airway (primary coverage is by 24/7 in-house intensivists)
- Collaborate closely with obstetricians, CRNAs/CAAs, nurses and support staff
- Participate in call responsibilities aligned with nocturnist scheduling
Position Details
- Shift: 7pm - 7am, Night OB Anesthesia Coverage
- 1 Week On / 2 weeks off
- General anesthesia call shifts and daytime moonlighting shifts available for pickup on off weeks for extra earning potential.
Qualifications
- MD/DO
- Current eligible Indiana licensure
Ball Memorial Hospital is a regional referral center with a full spectrum of surgical services. You will join a supportive Anesthesia group that values autonomy, teamwork and clinical quality. Providers enjoy a strong voice in practice decisions and a culture that prioritizes safety and respect.
For more information, please contact Alisha Schweitzer, Senior Physician Recruiter: aschweitze@iuhealth.org
Healthcare System/Hospital Description
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a 379-bed hospital and is designated as alevel 3 trauma center. It is both a teaching hospital and a regional tertiary referral center. Over the last decade, the hospital has undergone a $130 million remodel. Since the early 1980s, physicians and staff members have been actively involved in national and international medical research studies, particularly in the areas of oncology, cardiology and coagulation.