* OB/GYN | Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital

About the role

Our practice is grounded in clinical excellence, innovation, and empathy, offering a supportive environment where physicians can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community. With access to advanced medical technology, a diverse and expanding patient population, and a strong network of multidisciplinary specialists, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital provides an ideal setting to build a fulfilling and forward-thinking career in women's health.

Responsibilities

• Average 36 patient-facing hours per week, including clinic and OR
• Rotating call coverage with in-house OB Hospitalist and Certified Nurse Midwife support
• Available block time in the OR with 24/7 physician anesthesia coverage
• Primary location: IU Health Obstetrics & Gynecology – 2901 W Jackson St, Muncie, IN (75%)
• Secondary location: IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital (25%)
• Opportunities for teaching with Family Medicine residents and medical students

Practice Culture & Support

• Collaborative, team-focused environment with strong work-life balance
• Diverse patient population from urban and rural communities
• Support from CNMs and hospital laborists to reduce burnout
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance, flexibility, and collaboration
• Support from Certified Nurse Midwives and hospital laborists to reduce burnout and improve continuity of care
• Opportunities for teaching with Family Medicine residency and medical students rotating through clinic and hospital

Location Overview

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital recently completed a major renovation of its North Tower, transforming the labor and delivery experience:

• Integrated Unit: Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby teams now share a continuous unit with combined nurses' stations for seamless care.
• Room Features: 8 spacious labor & delivery rooms (3 with negative air isolation, 2 ADA-compliant, 2 with patient lifts, 1 with a labor/birthing tub); 17 postpartum rooms (2 ADA-compliant, 2 with negative air isolation)
• Surgical Capabilities: 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms for cesarean deliveries
• NICU: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for critically ill newborns
• PAWS Unit: Pediatric hospitalists available 24/7 for children recovering from illness or surgery

Community Description

• Enjoy an affordable cost of living in home of Ball State University, offering exceptional education, collegiate sports and entertainment
• Arts and culture for all ages
• Some of Indiana's top-ranked schools, including the Indiana Academy for Science, Math and Humanities, the Burris Laboratory School, Muncie Community Schools and Yorktown Community Schools
• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the top 20 counties to live in Indiana
• Outdoor recreation includes boating, fishing and camping
• Wineries, unique shopping and local cuisine, and outdoor music and food festivals
• Quick drive to Indianapolis and the suburbs of Fishers and Noblesville, as well as Chicago and Cincinnati

Healthcare System/Hospital Description

Level 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.