Pediatric Pathologist within a Comprehensive Health System IN

Job description

Overview

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in conjunction with IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG), are recruiting an academic pediatric pathologist to serve the pediatric patient population of Indiana.

The individual selected will join a growing team of experienced pediatric pathologists based at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis.

The IU Health Central Pathology Laboratory (IUHPL) is located less than a mile from Riley and is home to a large faculty of subspecialized academic pathologists, affording easy access to collaboration.

This opportunity provides the unique flexibility to sign out on the adult service for those who wish to practice pediatric pathology at a dedicated children’s hospital while maintaining other subspeciality expertise.

Additionally, a new onsite Maternity Tower at Riley affords opportunities for growth in perinatal/placental evaluations.

The position is available on the clinical track; academic rank is determined by qualifications and level of experience.

Responsibilities: 

· Deliver professional diagnostic services comprising of anatomic pathology 

· Provide diagnostic services for pediatric autopsy and perinatal pathology 

· Provide on-call coverage and conference support with department faculty members 

· Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical care team 

· Teach medical students, residents, and fellows 

· Support needs of rapidly growing pediatric divisions, including prominent pediatric GI service 

· Support pediatric oncology service with emerging Precision Genomics 

Riley, IUHPL and Regional Highlights: 

• Riley is a nationally ranked freestanding 354-bed, pediatric acute care children's hospital with an associated maternity tower and 112 bed NICU 

• Riley has a growing pediatric cancer program with >250 new pediatric cases annually, an active gastroenterology/hepatology department and multivisceral organ transplant service, and a growing research footprint across all clinical specialties 

• The pediatric pathology service is responsible for approximately 5,000 surgical specimens, 1,500 placental/perinatal specimens, and 50 autopsies annually with continued regional expansion 

• A dedicated pediatric pathologists’ assistant is a member of the pediatric pathology team 

• IUHPL has first-class facilities and serves as the centralized AP & CP testing facility for numerous IU Health hospitals and affiliated clinics performing 15 million diagnostic tests annually 

• IUHPL offers a stable environment with excellent retention practices, professional growth, teaching and leadership opportunities 

• The Indianapolis area offers an excellent cost of living and nationally ranked public schools 

Benefit Information: 

• Strong base salary that is not RVU-based

• IUSM and IUHMG is committed to providing inclusive benefits for eligible employees and their families

Our Ideal Candidate: 

· Desires to collaborate 

· Is academically minded 

Qualifications:

Client Description

Rewarding Physician and Advanced Provider employment opportunities await with Indiana University Health Physicians.

group, which employs over 2,200 physicians and advanced providers at more than 175 locations across the state, is one of the fastest-growing, comprehensive, multi-specialty practice groups in Indiana.

IUHP also serves as the faculty practice plan of , and brings together faculty physicians, IU Health-affiliated physicians and private practice physicians to give highly skilled doctors access to innovative treatments using the latest research and technology.

At IU Health, 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.

Indiana University Health National Recognition:

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.

Facility Description

The IU Health Pathology Laboratory resides in a 150,000-square-foot dedicated central laboratory building in downtown Indianapolis with first-class facilities.

The lab processes over 100,000 cases per year, and houses an electron microscopy laboratory, eight full-time certified pathologists’ assistants, twenty residents and eleven different fellowships.

IU Health pathologists are engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, with strong support for research in an environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a diverse cadre of subspecialized pathologists.

Community Description

, 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:

Required Skill Profession

Healthcare Diagnosing Or Treating Practitioners