Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Indiana University Foundation; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Pediatric Palliative Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking a visionary leader. The role involves overseeing a multidisciplinary team and achieving excellence in patient care, promoting health equity, and contributing to innovative pediatric palliative practices. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a solid background in pediatric palliative medicine, with the opportunity to make significant impacts on patient care across Indiana.

Qualifications

• Established or emerging leader in Pediatric Palliative Care.
• Track record of academic and clinical accomplishments.
• Strong or emerging reputation in pediatric palliative medicine.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Division of Pediatric Palliative Medicine.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Contribute to health equity and well-being throughout Indiana.

Skills

Effective communication

Mentorship

Change management

Education

MD or DO

Job description

The Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), Department of Pediatrics, is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Division Chief of Pediatric Palliative Medicine. The successful candidate should be an established or emerging leader within Pediatric Palliative Care, demonstrating effective communication, mentorship, and change management skills.

Ideal candidates will have a strong or emerging reputation in pediatric palliative medicine, a track record of academic and clinical accomplishments, and the ability to lead the division to the next level of excellence.

The Pediatric Palliative Care service line cares for patients across all units and subspecialties within Riley Children’s Health. Strong engagement from all subspecialties facilitates collaboration across the department. The team manages patients in inpatient settings and within an extensive outpatient hospice network throughout Indiana. The Division of Pediatric Palliative Medicine is a multidisciplinary team including social workers, nurses, advanced practice providers, child-life specialists, chaplains, and physicians.

Riley Children’s Health is Indiana’s only comprehensive Children’s Hospital, consistently ranked highly in US News and World Reports across subspecialties. The Department of Pediatrics ranks in the top 10 nationally for NIH funding. Located in Indianapolis, IUSM has nine campuses statewide, educating the largest medical student body in the U.S. The division is integrated with medical students, pediatric residency programs, and the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program.

Indianapolis, the 14th largest U.S. city, is thriving economically with a strong corporate base in the life sciences sector, contributing over $44 billion annually to the economy. The city offers a vibrant downtown, professional sports, arts venues, outdoor recreation, and a high quality of life, making it an attractive place to live and work.

IUSM is committed to diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement contribute to a welcoming environment for all. We invite individuals to join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being throughout Indiana.