Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician, Riley Children's Health, Indianapolis - Indiana University Health

The Ryan White Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases & Global Health at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is seeking a Pediatric Infectious Disease physician. This is an exciting time to join a team of providers and leaders who are committed to clinical and academic excellence.  

As a major referral facility, we are responsible for the evaluation and care for nearly 1,000 children annually.   Clinical specialists focus on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care including (but not limited to) meningitis, pneumonia, Kawasaki, fevers, Osteomyelitis, HIV, infections in immunocompromised hosts, HSV, Lyme disease, histoplasmosis, tuberculosis, ect. Our physician teams have a strong culture of collaboration with other pediatric specialty and surgical divisions.  Recent significant growth includes increased outpatient clinic footprint, and additional inpatient services for primary infectious disease, general consults, and immunocompromised consults.   

Position Highlights

• Full-time, located in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Approximately 80% clinical, 20% academic including protected time for Associate Medical Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Monday-Friday schedule with shared night and weekend call
• Faculty appointment (Assistant/Associate Professor) with the Indiana University School of Medicine
• Responsibilities include inpatient rounding, outpatient clinics, phone consults and educational supervision and instruction of fellows, residents and medical students
• Competitive base compensation with productivity and quality bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package includes Group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 403b with company match and other retirement options, PTO, Relocation assistance, Occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage, CME

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Disease
• Completion of training through ABMS residency and fellowship
• Indiana licensure or ability to obtain

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Community Overview

Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure.  Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:

• Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
• Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
• Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
• 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
• Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
• Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
• Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

Hospital Overview

For more than 95 years, Riley Hospital for Children has been one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. Each year, Riley Hospital provides compassionate care, support and comfort to more than 300,000 inpatients and outpatients from across Indiana, the nation and the world. Physicians at Riley Hospital provide comprehensive care, from the routine to the most complex, in every field of pediatric medicine and surgery.

Riley Hospital is nationally ranked as a top children's hospital by U.S. News & World Report, with national rankings in all ten pediatric specialties (including two specialties in the top ten), and is the only nationally ranked children's hospital in Indiana. Part of Indiana University Health, Riley Hospital enjoys a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, giving our highly skilled physicians access to innovative treatments using the latest research and technology.

In addition, Riley Hospital is ranked ninth in the nation for NIH Research funding, totaling more than $38.5 million in 2023. The Children's Clinical Research Center, located at Riley Hospital, is one of the largest pediatric research facilities in the country. Riley Hospital also offers one of the nation's largest outpatient care facilities for children.

At Riley Hospital for Children, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued. With a bold approach to diversity and inclusion, we are the place where many voices and perspectives come together to improve the health of our communities today and in the future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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