Ready to make a difference in the lives of Indiana children and their families? We are seeking a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join the only nationally ranked pediatric institution in the state at the Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Riley at IU Health Palliative Care offers comprehensive pediatric palliative care services for children with a variety of life-limiting or life-threatening medical conditions. Committed to helping patients live the best quality of life possible, we support families in medical decision-making, goals of care discussions, advance directives, and complicated pain and symptom management. Our team also oversees end-of-life care for patients in pediatric hospice. Similarly, we develop end-of-life education for hospices across the state to continually improve the home-based experience for pediatric patients. Additionally, we work closely with and educate IU Health colleagues to enhance the quality of our care, improve communication and promote effective and timely care delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Create and maintain all learner objectives
Oversee the educational experience within the division
Inpatient and outpatient palliative care with oversight in co-managing hospice patients at home
Employment Details:
Faculty appointment with the Indiana University School of Medicine
No procedural skills necessary
Comprehensive benefits package covered by IU Health and IU School of Medicine, including:
Group insurance
401k match
Relocation assistance
CME reimbursement
PTO
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.
Community Description
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
Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" eight consecutive years
Lively nightlife, local wineries, retail, and cuisine with local flavors
Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
Eagle Creek and the suburbs of Westfield and Fishers have been named to Money Magazine's list of the Best Places to Live in America
Collegiate and professional sports, golfing, boating and unique parks
Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar), Indy Eleven (NASL), NCAA and USTA Midwest
Nation's largest half marathon (OneAmerica Mini-Marathon) and national biking awards
Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
Healthcare System/Hospital Description
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is a place of hope and healing for children and their families. As Indiana’s only comprehensive children’s hospital, we provide compassionate inpatient and outpatient care to more than 300,000 children each year. Additionally, our relationship with Indiana University Health and our affiliation with the Indiana University School of Medicine mean that we always have the most up-to-date research and innovative therapies close at hand. With 300 private inpatient rooms, our new 10-story Simon Family Tower ensures that we can continue to deliver high-quality pediatric healthcare while enhancing patient and family satisfaction.
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, with pediatric specialists in every field of medicine and surgery, offers one of the nation's largest outpatient care facilities for children, the world's largest pediatric sleep disorders center and one of the nation's largest three autism treatment centers. Here, the youngest patients are treated in an environment of excellence.
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is ranked among the nation's top children's hospitals by Child magazine and is Indiana's top and only nationally ranked children's hospital by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health has been nationally ranked in 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report, including 2 specialties in the top 5 and 5 specialties in the top 15. Today, Riley at IU Health is the 6th largest children's hospital in the country and is staffed by IU School of Medicine physicians.
The Riley Children's Foundation is committed to improving the health and well-being of children through philanthropic leadership in support of Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health and its research programs.
Willingness to take on leadership role in pediatric track of the ACGME adult accredited fellowship
Successful candidate will have a positive attitude, empathy, adaptability and be a true team player
Completion of pediatric residency and pediatric palliative care fellowship
Board Certified in Pediatrics
Board Certified or Eligible in Hospice & Palliative Care Medicine
New graduates or experienced physicians encouraged to apply
Physician MD/DO licensed in Indiana or eligible for medical licensure in Indiana
Internal Number: 47895
About Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
Indiana University Health is the largest health system in Indiana and among the top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States. IU Health has a unique partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools. As an academic health system, IU Health works with IUSM to train physicians, blending breakthrough research and treatments with the highest quality of patient care.
