Riley Children's Health- Perinatal Medical Director

Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health and the Indiana University School of Medicine Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine are seeking a Neonatologist to serve as Medical Director of the Riley Children's Health Perinatal Center in Indianapolis. As a leader in neonatal care, Riley Hospital for Children treats more than 3,500 newborns annually across its Level IV and Level III NICUs.

This leadership position is unique in its commitment to advancing not only clinical care at Riley, but also perinatal outcomes across the state. Riley Hospital for Children is a designated Perinatal Center by the Indiana Department of Health, one of nine in Indiana.

The Medical Director will set the strategy and vision for how our center partners with affiliate hospitals, state agencies, and community stakeholders to reduce perinatal morbidity and mortality (M&M). Ideal candidates are self-motivated and thrive in a mission-driven team environment. They use strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with affiliate hospitals, state leaders, and internal partners so that effective, innovative perinatal care reaches every community we serve.

Full-time clinical position with 8 hours per week (20% effort) of protected time for medical director responsibilities. This position is a faculty appointment with the Indiana University School of Medicine, dually employed through the Neonatology division and Indiana University Health Medical Group. Competitive compensation with benefits offered through the Indiana University School of Medicine.

• Develop the strategy and vision for the Riley Children's Health Perinatal Center to improve perinatal M&M across Indiana
• Conduct quality site visits to each affiliate hospital once a year
• Perform transport reviews for each affiliate as requested, and ensure that each affiliate's transport needs are being met
• Determine topics for all affiliate educational and quality meetings
• Work with affiliates to ensure compliance with state levels of care
• Advocate for positive changes with the state to reduce perinatal M&M and the Simulation team and outreach programs
• Work closely with Perinatal Center program leadership to identify ways to use state funds to improve perinatal M&M

• Serve as an attending neonatologist in one or more of Riley's neonatal intensive care units, including the 60-bed Level IV NICU and the 45-bed Level III NICU
• Participate in the high-risk delivery service and provide consultative care for complex obstetric cases, working with maternal-fetal medicine specialists and the obstetrical ICU team
• Be an active member of the Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, contributing to the education of medical students, pediatric residents, neonatal fellows, and advanced practice providers (NNPs and PAs)
• Experience in quality improvement initiatives or the development of clinical guidelines to reduce variation in care is highly valued
• Opportunities for academic engagement and scholarly activity are highly encouraged. A faculty appointment with the Indiana University School of Medicine is available and will be commensurate with experience and academic interests

• Board Certified Pediatrics and Board Eligible/Board Certified Neonatology
• Physician MD/DO licensed in Indiana or eligible for medical licensure

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