Palliative Medicine

If you have a desire for challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient, join our well-establish and respected Palliative Care team at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN ( home of Purdue University ).


Position eligible for immigration support (H1B transfer & J1 waiver), Residents and Fellows are welcome to apply!

Position Details:

• As Department Chair at 1.0 FTE, you would be collaborating with interdisciplinary teams both inpatient and outpatient in addition to expanding the service line to ambulatory across region leading the Palliative team.
• Will have clinical oversight of Palliative Care physicians, APPs and Nurses.
• Will be an advocate of the program to executive leadership while also having the ability to partner with Palliative Care Department chairs across the system.
• Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
• No call, no holidays.
• Adult Inpatient/Outpatient Consult Service
• Well-Established and comprehensive inpatient team.
• Approximately 25-30 patients per week (adult-geriatric, stroke, oncology, multiple co-morbidities)
• Provide virtual support to our two critical access hospitals.
• Teaching opportunities with family medicine residents
• Participation in hospital and system wide incentives
• Benefits package includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage.

Qualifications:

• BE/BC Palliative Care
• Palliative Care Fellowship required.
• MD/DO Indiana license or eligible
• Consistent and consecutive employment/training history
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to provide high quality patient care
• Team oriented, positive and patient centered
• Commitment to lifelong learning and open to change/improvement
• Demonstrated connection to our Values - Compassion, Excellence, Team and Purpose

See how you can thrive, right here at Indiana University Health



Community Description

Lafayette, Indiana offers an unmatched quality of life in a safe and thriving college community. Located a quick drive from both Indianapolis and Chicago, residents enjoy a variety of family-friendly amenities and unparalleled diversity.

• Home of Big 10 conference member, Purdue University
• Highly-ranked public and private schools and a multitude of cultural amenities
• Easy access to hiking and biking trails, golfing, collegiate sports and more
• Entertainment and retail shops that include brew pubs, funky galleries, bakeries and bistros
• One hour to Indianapolis and two hours to Chicago

Healthcare System/Hospital Description

IU Health Arnett Hospital is a full-service, 204-bed hospital with an adjacent outpatient surgery center committed to providing exceptional care and service for the whole family.


IU Health Arnett Hospital is a member of the Indiana University Health system, and is an independent non-profit organization with its own board of managers, CEO, executive management team and community representation.


IU Health Arnett Hospital Features:

• All private patient rooms, including private neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) rooms.
• 24/7 Hospitalist/Nocturnist Coverage
• 6 technologically advanced surgical suites with open heart and neurosurgical capabilities
• Two cesarean section suites conveniently located adjacent to maternity beds
• 24/7 Intensivist coverage
• On-site diagnostics, imaging and lab
• Full electronic medical records system with seamless linkage to physician offices and IU Health's downtown Indianapolis hospitals
• An adjacent efficient outpatient surgery center
• Convenient, designated surface parking for staff and visitors
• Community site for medical education

See how you can thrive at IU Health Arnett


Indiana University Health and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.