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Posted 12 August, 2026

Hospitalist, Pediatric Hospitalist, Riley Children's Health (IU WEST)

Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN, US Full Time

Job Description

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Riley Hospital for Children and Indiana University School of Medicine are seeking a board certified/eligible Pediatric Hospitalist to provide broad patient care experience across a variety of care models and serving a diverse patient population throughout the state of Indiana. This position offers an opportunity for growth within a wide range of clinical settings for quality improvement, medical education, leadership, and research. The successful candidate will join the premier Hospital Medicine program in the state of Indiana with far-reaching impact on patient care, advancement in the field of medicine and collaboration with local and national partners to advance the field of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Primary practice location at IU West, in Avon--a suburb of Indianapolis
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  • Attend high-risk deliveries on a labor and delivery unit, rounding on normal newborns, and staffing Level II NICU that serves infants >32 weeks gestational age and >1500 grams at birth
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  • Faculty appointment with the Indiana University School of Medicine \n
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    • Teaching on service (pediatric residents and PHM fellows)
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    • Participation in departmental educational endeavors
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    • Encouraged to participate in scholarly pursuits
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  • Procedures include (but are not limited to): lumbar puncture, possible circumcision
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Position Details:

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  • 12 hour shifts, may be split between days and nights; 141 shifts per year.
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  • Holidays and weekends are evenly distributed among all faculty.
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  • Some opportunities for additional moonlighting at other IU Health facilities throughout the system.
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Qualifications:

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  • Completion of pediatric residency
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  • Completion of PHM fellowship desired, but not required.
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  • BE/BC in pediatrics.
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  • Physician MD/DO licensed in Indiana or eligible for medical licensure.
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  • New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply.
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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:

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  • Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
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  • Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
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  • Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
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  • Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
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  • 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
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  • Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
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  • Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
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  • Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
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  • Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
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