Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

2 weeks ago


Indianapolis IN United States Indiana University Health Full time

Nationally ranked Riley Children's Health is seeking a Pediatric Palliative Care physician to deliver compassionate care across the continuum in the inpatient, outpatient, and home settings for Indiana children and families.

Job Summary: interdisciplinary consult-based medical team of physicians, advanced-practice providers, nurses, and social workers who are dedicated to the mission of helping patients achieve quality of life, and providing support/resources to families

  • Well-supported program with ample inpatient and outpatient clinical opportunities in a culture embracing the role of palliative care
  • Physicians are provided administrative weeks to focus on professional development and academic efforts
  • Our team supports each other; prioritizes self-care and work/life balance
  • Highly skilled Pediatric Palliative Care team that honors the spirit of compassion, empathy, patience and presence as key interventions
  • Clinician Educator Faculty appointment with Indiana University School of Medicine; participation in medical student, resident, and palliative care fellow training
  • Approximately 75% inpatient, 25% outpatient and academic/admin
  • Call shared equally among providers
  • Training Stipend potential for qualified applicants
  • Comprehensive benefits package through Indiana University School of Medicine including group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, PTO, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage starting the first day of employment. Quality bonus potential

Qualifications

  • Completion of ABMS Pediatric residency and Pediatric Palliative Care fellowship
  • BC in Pediatrics and BC/BE Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine
  • New graduates and experienced providers are encouraged to apply
  • Physician MD/DO licensed in Indiana or eligible for medical licensure

Learn More: Palliative Care Riley Children's Health (rileychildrens.org)

Contact: Kathryn Coble, CPRP

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 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.

Indiana University Health, Indiana University Health Physicians and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.



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