Section Head of Oncology, Indiana University Health/IU School of Medicine

The Pediatric Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant division at Riley Children’s Health at Indiana University Health is interviewing applicants for Section Head of oncology. 

Section Head Responsibilities 

• Exhibit regular and active participation in Division and hospital meetings, as well as Department committees as requested or relevant
• Meet regularly with your section in Section meetings and patient tumor boards, the Division’s clinical directors and clinical leaders to ensure communication across all stakeholders 
• Collaboration with other leaders to review, validate and answer questions related to US News and World Report 
• Monitor faculty and clinical training health and wellbeing
• Establish environment that encourages communication at all levels within the Division 
• Establish standards of clinical and clinical research performance for all clinicals sections with the Division 
• Provide a culture that values safety, efficiency, inclusion, and satisfaction for patients, their families, staff, and faculty across the clinical enterprise 
• Promote and facilitate robust integration of clinical and lab research within the Section 
• Advocate for clinical and provider needs within the Section; overall support for the needs and concerns of the providers in the Section 
• Establish evidenced based guidelines that promote quality and cost-effective patient care delivery 
• Generate Section SOCs; ensure uniformity amongst the Sections and adherence to SOC’s  

Highlights

• Excellent culture with supportive leadership/mentors who value professional development, collegiality, interdepartmental teamwork and a strong work/life balance
• Comprehensive benefits through IUSM including group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), several retirement options including 403B, company match, vacation/CME/holidays, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage starting the first day of employment.  

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Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience; leadership, and oncology, preferred
• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
• BC in Pediatrics and BC/BE in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Physician MD/DO licensed in Indiana or eligible for medical licensure

For more than 95 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 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 ninth 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. With 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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• Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
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