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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 Children's Health • 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: - Must be certified in anatomic pathology or anatomic and clinical pathology
- Must be BC/BE in Pediatric Pathology
- Must qualify for licensure in the state of Indiana
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
- 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 Description
IUHPL and Department Highlights: • The department is in a growth phase, backed by institutional financial support
• Stable environment with excellent retention practices and professional growth opportunities
• IUHPL is a 150,000-square-foot dedicated central laboratory building
• 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
• Environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a diverse cadre of subspecialized pathologists and clinical teams
• An impressive diversity of cases processed through IUHPL central histology laboratory
• Engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Strong support for translational research and clinical research activities should the successful candidate wish to pursue excellence in a subspecialty area of interest