Website Indiana University Health & Riley Hospital for Children
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Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Job Type: Full-time | Academic / Employed
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery – Pediatric Hand & Upper Extremity
Job Summary
Are you a patient-focused Pediatric Hand Surgeon looking to elevate your academic career at a nationally recognized institution? Indiana University Health and Riley Hospital for Children are seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our world-class musculoskeletal team. Based at Indiana’s only nationally ranked children’s hospital, this role offers an elite balance of high-volume elective practice, upper extremity trauma care at a Level 1 Trauma Center, and extensive opportunities for cutting-edge research and clinical teaching.
Position Description
As a Pediatric Orthopedic Hand Surgeon at Riley Hospital for Children, you will collaborate with an internationally recognized, fellowship-trained team of clinical experts. You will step into a robust, high-volume regional referral center handling complex congenital, neuromuscular, and traumatic upper extremity cases from infancy through young adulthood.
This position features a designated academic appointment with the Indiana University School of Medicine. You will be actively involved in training the next generation of surgeons through the residency and fellowship programs, backed by comprehensive support for clinical or translational research.
Key Highlights:
- Level 1 Pediatric Trauma: Shared, equitable upper-extremity call coverage with a dedicated team of specialists.
- Academic Excellence: Teach and mentor residents and fellows at one of the nation’s premier medical schools.
- Research Powerhouse: Access to the Children’s Clinical Research Center, contributing to an institution ranked 6th in the nation for NIH research funding ($38.5M+).
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
- Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency and a dedicated Pediatric Orthopedic or Hand/Upper Extremity Fellowship.
- Board Eligible (BE) or Board Certified (BC) by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).
- Eligible for an unrestricted Indiana medical license.
- Open to graduating residents/fellows, as well as experienced practicing physicians.
Compensation & Benefits
Indiana University Health offers a highly competitive, academic-aligned compensation package designed to reward clinical excellence and dedication.
- Highly competitive base salary commensurate with academic rank and experience (Call or text for specific compensation structures).
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Robust employer-contributed retirement plans.
- Generous relocation allowance.
- Funded CME, professional dues, and comprehensive administrative infrastructure for NIH and clinical research.
About Indiana University Health
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system. Through our unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, we give our physicians direct access to innovative treatments, global clinical trials, and the latest medical technologies. For 100 years, Riley Hospital for Children has been a beacon of hope, providing compassionate, family-centered musculoskeletal care to more than 300,000 patients annually.
- Unmatched Clinical Reputation: Join the only nationally ranked pediatric program in Indiana, recognized across 11 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work within one of the largest pediatric outpatient care facilities and research hubs in the country.
- Incredible Livability: Indianapolis is the 17th largest city in the U.S., combining low cost of living, historic neighborhoods, and a vibrant downtown culture.
- Family & Lifestyle: Home to top-ranked universities, a world-class zoo, children’s museum, and legendary sports franchises (Colts, Pacers, Fever, and the Indy 500).
- Seamless Travel: Fly easily via the Indianapolis International Airport, voted the “Best Airport in North America” for 12 consecutive years.
IU Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA M/F/D) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all differences are respected and valued.
How to Apply
To learn more about this prestigious opportunity or to submit your CV for consideration, please apply online here.