Anesthesiology - Physician at IU Health Medical Group - Indiana University Health summary:
Indiana University Health Medical Group seeks an Anesthesia Nocturnist physician to provide overnight obstetric anesthesia coverage at Ball Memorial Hospital, managing labor epidurals, spinals, C-sections, OB consults, and occasional epidural blood patches. The role is night-shift (7pm–7am) with a 1 week on / 2 weeks off schedule, collaboration with obstetricians, CRNAs/CAAs, nurses, and participation in call and optional daytime moonlighting. Requires MD/DO and eligibility for Indiana medical licensure; hospital is a regional referral center with broad surgical services and supportive anesthesia group culture.
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:
Keywords:
obstetric anesthesia, anesthesia nocturnist, labor epidural, C-section anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, OB anesthesia consults, epidural blood patch, night shift physician, MD DO Indiana license, hospital anesthesiology
