Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
- Indianapolis, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
Specific Title Pediatric Pathologist
Appointment Type Clinical Track Faculty
Department IUSM - Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis
Position SummaryThe Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in conjunction with IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG), are recruiting an academic pediatric pathologist to serve the pediatric patient population of Indiana.The individual selected will join a growing team of experienced pediatric pathologists based at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. The IU Health Central Pathology Laboratory (IUHPL) is located less than a mile from Riley and is home to a large faculty of subspecialized academic pathologists, affording easy access to collaboration. This opportunity provides the unique flexibility to sign out on the adult service for those who wish to practice pediatric pathology at a dedicated children's hospital while maintaining other subspeciality expertise. Additionally, a new onsite Maternity Tower at Riley affords opportunities for growth in perinatal/placental evaluations.Responsibilities:· Deliver professional diagnostic services comprising of anatomic pathology· Provide diagnostic services for pediatric autopsy and perinatal pathology· Provide on-call coverage and conference support with department faculty members· Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical care team· Teach medical students, residents, and fellows· Support needs of rapidly growing pediatric divisions, including prominent pediatric GI service· Support pediatric oncology service with emerging Precision GenomicsAdditional Information:The position is available on the clinical track; academic rank is determined by qualifications and level of experience.Our Ideal Candidate:· Desires to collaborate· Is academically mindedRiley, IUHPL and Regional Highlights:· Riley is a nationally ranked freestanding 354-bed, pediatric acute care children's hospital with an associated maternity tower and 112 bed NICU· Riley has a growing pediatric cancer program with
250 new pediatric cases annually, an active gastroenterology/hepatology department and multivisceral organ transplant service, and a growing research footprint across all clinical specialties· The pediatric pathology service is responsible for approximately 5,000 surgical specimens, 1,500 placental/perinatal specimens, and 50 autopsies annually with continued regional expansion· A dedicated pediatric pathologists' assistant is a member of the pediatric pathology team· IUHPL has first-class facilities and serves as the centralized AP & CP testing facility for numerous IU Health hospitals and affiliated clinics performing 15 million diagnostic tests annually· IUHPL offers a stable environment with excellent retention practices, professional growth, teaching and leadership opportunities· The Indianapolis area offers an excellent cost of living and nationally ranked public schoolsBenefit Information:· Strong base salary that is not RVU-based.· IUSM and IUHMG is committed to providing inclusive benefits for eligible employees and their families. to learn more, click here:o IU -o IUHMG -About Indianapolis:Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentrations of health sciences companies in the nation. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life - the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years. For additional information on life in Indy:About the IUSM:IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.
Basic QualificationsDoctorate or Terminal degree required. The applicant must be certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology or anatomic or clinical pathology. Board-certification or board-eligibility in Pediatric Pathology is required. Applicants must be qualified for licensure in the state of Indiana.
Department Contact for QuestionsErin Rudzinski, MDAdditional Qualifications
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Posting Number IUSM-02252-2025