Indiana University Health Physicians, in collaboration with Indiana University School of Medicine, is recruiting a compassionate and patient-focused Palliative Care Physician to collaborate with our highly skilled, well-established teams at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Key clinical responsibilities include seeing patients, leading family meetings, writing orders and notes. This collegial Physician will care for our most vulnerable population, managing symptoms that are disturbing to patients and their loved ones.
Position Details
Schedule: TBD (dayshift)
Inpatient (100%) - average census is 40 visits per week
On-Call: via phone only
Qualifications
Candidate must be American Board Eligible or Board Certified
Palliative Care fellowship training required
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401K, and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage
Vital WorkLife concierge program
Community Description
Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:
Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati
Healthcare System/Hospital Description
IU Health Methodist Hospital is a regional healthcare leader through its commitment to excellence, accessibility and preeminence. Part of the IU Health Adult Academic Health Center, it is currently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the state of Indiana, with 13 procedures/conditions rated as high performing. With 1,000 beds, IU Health Methodist Hospital is a large tertiary referral center with over 130 ICU beds. It serves as the largest trauma center in Indianapolis, as well as a highly subspecialized center for cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, lung transplantation, and neurocritical care. IU Health is building a new downtown hospital and campus, which will consolidate operations of the adjacent IU Health Methodist and University Hospitals. Construction for the new hospital is well underway and set to open in late 2027. It will feature three 16-story towers with 864 beds. IU School of Medicine is also constructing a medical education and research building directly east of the new hospital.