Pediatric Hospitalist, Riley Children's Health (IU WEST)

Riley Hospital for Children and Indiana University School of Medicine are seeking a board certified/eligible Pediatric Hospitalist to provide broad patient care experience across a variety of care models and serving a diverse patient population throughout the state of Indiana. This position offers an opportunity for growth within a wide range of clinical settings for quality improvement, medical education, leadership, and research.  The successful candidate will join the premier Hospital Medicine program in the state of Indiana with far-reaching impact on patient care, advancement in the field of medicine and collaboration with local and national partners to advance the field of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary practice location at IU West, in Avon--a suburb of Indianapolis
• Attend high-risk deliveries on a labor and delivery unit, rounding on normal newborns, and staffing Level II NICU that serves infants >32 weeks gestational age and >1500 grams at birth
• Faculty appointment with the Indiana University School of Medicine 
  • Teaching on service (pediatric residents and PHM fellows)
  • Participation in departmental educational endeavors
  • Encouraged to participate in scholarly pursuits
• Procedures include (but are not limited to): lumbar puncture, possible circumcision

Position Details:

• 12 hour shifts, may be split between days and nights; 141 shifts per year.
• Holidays and weekends are evenly distributed among all faculty. 
• Some opportunities for additional moonlighting at other IU Health facilities throughout the system.

Qualifications:

• Completion of pediatric residency
• Completion of PHM fellowship desired, but not required.
• BE/BC in pediatrics.
• Physician MD/DO licensed in Indiana or eligible for medical licensure.
• New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply.

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• Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
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• Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
• Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
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• Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati