Hand Surgeon — Indianapolis, IN

Ortho Conditioning; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking a Pediatric Hand Surgeon to join a fellowship-trained team delivering leading-edge pediatric musculoskeletal care. The role collaborates with experts in a nationally ranked program within Indiana University Health.

The unit offers research support, teaching opportunities, and comprehensive care for infants and children, including upper extremity trauma, within a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Qualifications

• ABOS BE or BC required.
• Fellowship training required.
• Residents, fellows, and practicing physicians encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Opportunity for research support, teaching, and resident/fellow education
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• High volume of elective practice, as well as upper extremity trauma care
• Team of surgeons will participate in call coverage for upper extremity

Education

ABOS BE or BC

Job description

Indiana University Health Indianapolis, IN Full Time 13 days ago · Jul 28, 2026

Join our growing and compassionate team at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana! We are seeking a patient-focused Pediatric Hand Surgeon to collaborate with our highly skilled teams. Treating infants and children, the pediatric orthopaedic specialists at Riley at IU Health are committed to ensuring children receive leading-edge, patient- and family-centered musculoskeletal care with superior outcomes. Our orthopaedics program is a major regional referral center with a team of fellowship-trained surgeons who are internationally recognized as clinical experts. Our specialists provide consultation, diagnosis and treatment for a variety of orthopedic concerns. Our pediatric orthopaedic team is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report , and is the only ranked pediatric program in the state of Indiana.

• Opportunity for research support, teaching, and resident/fellow education
• High volume of elective practice, as well as upper extremity trauma care
• Team of surgeons will participate in call coverage for upper extremity

Qualifications

• Candidate must be ABOS BE or BC
• Fellowship training required.
• Residents, fellows, and practicing physicians are encouraged to apply

Join our growing and compassionate team at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana! We are seeking a patient-focused Pediatric Hand Surgeon to collaborate with our highly skilled teams. Treating infants and children, the pediatric orthopaedic specialists at Riley at IU Health are committed to ensuring children receive leading-edge, patient- and family-centered musculoskeletal care with superior outcomes. Our orthopaedics program is a major regional referral center with a team of fellowship-trained surgeons who are internationally recognized as clinical experts. Our specialists provide consultation, diagnosis and treatment for a variety of orthopedic concerns. Our pediatric orthopaedic team is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report , and is the only ranked pediatric program in the state of Indiana.

Position Details

• Opportunity for research support, teaching, and resident/fellow education
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• High volume of elective practice, as well as upper extremity trauma care
• Team of surgeons will participate in call coverage for upper extremity

Qualifications

• Candidate must be ABOS BE or BC
• Fellowship training required.
• Residents, fellows, and practicing physicians are encouraged 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.

Indiana University Health and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.

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