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IU Health Medical Group

Pediatric Pathologist within a Comprehensive Health System-IN

IU Health Medical Group, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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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 selected individual 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

Indianapolis is listed in the 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

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 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.

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