Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is seeking a full-time Pediatric Rheumatologist to join the dynamic and growing Division at IU School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative and innovative team in the state's only board-certified group and one of the largest in the country. Our faculty is a balanced mixture of all academic levels and years of experience who are invested in delivering best patient care in a collegial environment, and well-equipped to manage patient care for a wide spectrum of conditions with access to the newest and most promising medicines and treatment protocols in the field.
The Department of Pediatrics at Riley Children's is a 400-member faculty that representants the breadth and depth of all pediatric subspecialties. We are consistently within the top 10 pediatric in NIH funded research in the United States and support 19 accredited Fellowship programs. The campus includes state-of-the-art laboratories in a dedicated pediatric research building, a comprehensive clinical research center, and a well-functioning biobank that all support research in the Department. Our nationally recognized Division of Children’s Health Services Research and the Indiana Clinical Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) are available for collaboration and as a resource.
Position Highlights
- Join a multidisciplinary team of seven faculty physicians, a dedicated psychologist, a dedicated physical therapist, five pediatric rheumatology nurses, three rheumatology clinical research specialists, and dedicated support staff.
- Enjoy a strong work–life balance supported by a standard schedule and equitable, shared call coverage.
- Provide exceptional pediatric rheumatology care through inpatient consultative services at Riley Children’s Hospital, outpatient consultations, and longitudinal care in both local and outreach clinics. Multidisciplinary clinics include TMJ JIA, Ophthalmology–Rheumatology Uveitis, and Immune Dysregulation.
- Engage in meaningful academic and teaching responsibilities with learners at all levels, including IUSM medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty. Contribute to the growth of the division through active recruitment efforts and innovative strategies to promote interest in the pediatric rheumatology subspecialty.
- Participate in a robust clinical research environment at Riley Children’s Hospital, an active site for national research collaborations. Ongoing involvement includes the Arthritis Foundation, Cure JM, and clinical studies sponsored by the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) and the Pediatric Rheumatology Collaborative Study Group (PRCSG).
- Academic appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank on a non tenure track, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package through the IU School of Medicine, including competitive academic compensation; group insurance; liability, malpractice, and tail coverage; generous 401(k) employer match; paid vacation; CME and professional dues reimbursement; and eligibility for the IU Early Incentive Stipend, if applicable.
Qualifications
- ABMS Pediatric Rheumatology fellowship
- BC Pediatrics, BC/BE Pediatric Rheumatology
- Physician MD/DO/MD-PhD, licensed in Indiana or eligible with clean license
Learn more about Riley Children's Pediatric Rheumatology division, and contact dedicated IU Health physician recruiter, Kathryn Coble with an interest to apply.
For 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.
We are an equal opportunity employer. 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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