Child Protection Program: Pediatrician, Riley Children's Health in Indianpolis

The Riley Children's Health, part of IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG) and Indiana University Medical School (IUSM), Child Protection Program is seeking a Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our expert team of board-certified providers to provide evidence-based consultation in cases of suspected child maltreatment. With expertise unmatched in Indiana, the Division offers multidisciplinary clinical services and education to improve the evaluation and care of maltreated children. Our team offers various services including the evaluation of suspected child abuse/neglect victims, professional consultation for healthcare providers, child protection services, law enforcement and other professionals, crisis counseling for families, expert testimony in legal settings when required, and professional education as the home to one of the few ACGME-accredited child protection fellowship programs in the nation. Additionally, there are a number of specialized child protection programs offered including The Pediatric Center of Hope, Foster Care Bridge Clinic, and Pediatric Evaluation and Diagnostic Services (PEDS) Program.

Highlights

• Staffing PEDS cases, record review, court testimony, consultative services 
• Outpatient clinic, and Inpatient consultations (no long term follow-up care)
• Shared call coverage
• Collegial and supportive Division empowering providers to act and care for patients with ownership; engagement with training, medical education, and advocacy is supported and encouraged. 
• Faculty appointment through IUSM with the expectation of student and trainee educational activities and scholarly output
• Dual Employment through IUHMG and IUSM:  benefits offered through IUSM

Qualifications

• Special interest in patient population is preferred but not required
• Completion of Pediatric Residency and American board certification, required
• Completion of Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship and BC/BE in child abuse pediatrics, required
• New graduates and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply
• Physician MD/DO licensed in Indiana or eligible for medical licensure

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Child Protection Program | Riley Children's Health

Clinical Care | Child Protection | Pediatrics | IU School of Medicine

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
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• Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

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. 

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