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Weight Management Pediatrician (Riley Hospital)

Employer
Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Posted Date
Nov 18, 2021
Reference
48493

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Specialty
Pediatrics, General
Position Type
Permanent
The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health is expanding to add a board-certified General Pediatrician to the Weight Management Program.

Key Responsibilities and Program Details:
  • We are the only comprehensive, multidisciplinary weight management program in Indiana. We serve a diverse patient population across the state.
  • The program consists of a pediatric gastroenterologist, general pediatrician, two pediatric psychologists, and two registered dietitians. We are adding additional team members, including social work and care coordination in the next few weeks to provide more inclusive care for patients.
  • We educate pediatric residents on how to educate and treat children with obesity to lead healthy lifestyles.
  • We participate in the national Pediatric Obesity Weight Evaluation Registry (POWER). There will be dedicated time for education and scholarly work.
  • The weight management team is collegial, supportive, and passionate about their patients and careers.

Position Details:
  • Full-time position with strong work/life balance supported by standard weekday outpatient schedule & NO CALL
  • Faculty appointment with the Indiana University School of Medicine providing opportunities to lead as a clinician educator and improve care through research
  • Comprehensive benefits package provided by IU Health Physicians & IU School of Medicine

Qualifications:
  • Ideal candidate will have three or more years of experience
  • General pediatrician, pediatric gastroenterologist or internal medicine-pediatrics physician are all encouraged to apply
  • Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatrics
  • Physician MD/DO licensed in Indiana or eligible for medical licensure in Indiana

See how you can thrive, right here at Indiana University Health

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 2021-2022 list of the best places to live in the United States
  • Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" nine consecutive years
  • Lively nightlife, local wineries, retail, and cuisine with local flavors
  • Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
  • Eagle Creek and the suburbs of Westfield and Fishers have been named to Money Magazine's list of the Best Places to Live in America
  • Collegiate and professional sports, golfing, boating and unique parks
  • Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar), Indy Eleven (NASL), NCAA and USTA Midwest
  • Nation's largest half marathon (OneAmerica Mini-Marathon) and national biking awards
  • Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

Healthcare System/Hospital Description

For more than 95 years, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health has been one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. Each year, Riley at IU Health 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 at IU Health provide comprehensive care, from the routine to the most complex, in every field of pediatric medicine and surgery.

Riley at IU Health is nationally ranked as a top children's hospital by U.S. News & World Report,including 2 specialties in the top 5 and 4 specialties in the top 15, and is the only nationally ranked children's hospital in Indiana. Part of Indiana University Health, Riley at IU Health 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 for Children is ranked sixth in the nation for NIH Research funding, totaling more than $32 million in 2020. The Children's Clinical Research Center, located at Riley Hospital for Children, is one of the largest pediatric research facilities in the country.

The newest addition to Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, the Maternity Tower, opened in fall 2021. The Tower is home to Indiana's largest NICU, as well as the state's only OB ICU and emergency room.

Riley at IU Health is also the 6th largest children's hospital in the United States, and offers one of the nation's largest outpatient care facilities for children.

The Riley Children's Foundation is committed to improving the health and well-being of children through philanthropic leadership in support of Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health and its research programs.

With a continued commitment and a bold approach to diversity and inclusion, we are the place where many voices and perspectives come together to improve the health of our communities today and in the future.

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.

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