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Indiana University

Pediatric Neurosurgery Division Chief

Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262


The Department of Neurological Surgery at Indiana University Health Physicians, Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Children’s Hospital is seeking a Chief for the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery.

The Division Chief must be prepared to lead collaborative multi-disciplinary clinical, education and research efforts in all aspects of pediatric neurosurgery. Strategic initiatives are ongoing in epilepsy and neurooncology for Riley Children’s Hospital and the newly formed IU Neuroscience Institute will be supportive of growth and innovation in these and several other areas.

Leadership:

Provide oversight, guidance and mentorship of the pediatric neurosurgical faculty for clinical quality, professional development and scientific rigor

Work with Neuroscience Institute leadership and the Departmental Chair to grow programs and conduct outreach in the state and the region

Potential for leadership roles in hospital advisory positions and committees

Potential for joint appointment as Residency Program Director and/or Vice Chair for Education for the Department or Vice Chair for Quality, should the candidate have the requisite qualifications and interest

Responsibilities:

Bring professionals of disparate backgrounds together to build upon high-quality existing programs

Provide a sustained vision for future growth

Promote diversity and inclusion within the division

Utilize operational skills and experience to enhance health care delivery models

Contribute academically to the department, the institute and the IU School of Medicine

IUSM is committed to being an institution that reflects the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve and pursues the values of equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our learners, 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 Qualifications

Experienced pediatric neurosurgeons only; the successful candidate will be at the current academic rank of Professor or eligible for such promotion

Academic productivity in the form of ongoing research funding and a track record of consistent high-level publications is sought

Subspecialty focus in fetal surgery, spinal deformity, peripheral nerve, neurovascular neurosurgery or neurooncology is of interest but not required

Strong spirit of service and commitment to patient-centered care, transparency, cooperativity, flexibility, and leadership

Exceptional communication skills

Excellence in surgical training and education

Completion of neurological surgery residency and pediatric neurosurgery fellowship accredited by the ACPNF

Board Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

Additional certification in pediatric neurosurgery by the ABNS and the ABPNS

Doctorate or Terminal degree is required. Physician MD/DO licensed or eligible in Indiana

Visa sponsorship available; H-1B

Employment Details

Dual employment with IUHP and IUSM

Faculty appointment in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the IUSM

Department Contact for Questionsnscchr@iu.edu

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