The Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division was founded in 2002 and is one of the largest Academic Hospital Medicine Divisions in the nation with 41 current faculty members. The Division has a well-established ACGME accredited fellowship program supporting the training of 2 fellows annually. Pediatric Hospital Medicine faculty provide care at Riley Hospital for Children, IU Health North Hospital, IU Health West Hospital, IU Health Bloomington Hospital, and IU Health Fishers Hospital. These five facilities include the greater Indianapolis area and Bloomington based inpatient pediatric facilities of the IU Health hospital system, Indiana's largest comprehensive health center. The Pediatric Hospital Medicine faculty provide a range of care, spanning delivery room and neonatal care to tertiary care management of pediatric patients. IUSM Pediatric Hospitalists have a strong commitment to evidence-based medicine with the specific aim of delivering the highest quality, safest and most efficient care. Pediatric Hospitalists have a reputation for implementing change and pursuing excellence through hospital administration and community outreach.
The Division Chief will be responsible for: - Advancing the clinical, educational, and research efforts and capabilities of the Division
- Promoting the academic careers of Pediatric Hospitalist faculty and fellows
- Directing the continued delivery of state-of-the-art pediatric hospitalist consultation and care to the children of Indiana and in the Midwest region
- Championing an innovative, team-based approach to clinical care and consultation through development of systems and value-based care
- Providing leadership to support ongoing collaboration and growth of the Pediatric Hospitalist Program
- Strengthening and supporting further development of the Pediatric Hospitalist Fellowship
- Promoting and championing Pediatric Hospital Medicine research, quality improvement, and clinical advances in the field
- Wide spectrum of collaboration and research opportunities
IU School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.
Qualifications - Doctorate or terminal degree required (MD, DO or MD-PhD)
- BC or BE in Pediatric Hospital Medicine preferred
- Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Indiana
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in clinical, educational, or research excellence in pediatric hospital medicine
- Progressive leadership experience in academic medicine
- Experience in basic, clinical, translational, public health research or quality improvement
- Academic credentials appropriate for an appointment for Associate Professor or Professor on the clinical-educator or tenure track
Community DescriptionIndianapolis, 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
Healthcare System/Hospital DescriptionFor 100 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 in 11 specialties 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 sixth 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.
