Pediatric, Otolaryngology

Indiana University Health and IU School of Medicine are seeking full-time faculty surgeons to join our rapidly growing Pediatric Otolaryngology Division at Riley Children's Health at Indiana University Health. The primary practice location will be at the 400-bed tertiary care Riley Hospital for Children located on the academic campus in downtown Indianapolis. Consistently ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals, Riley Hospital for Children is the only freestanding children's hospital in the state of Indiana. Additional clinical effort will include the Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health North Hospital located in suburban Carmel, Indiana.


Riley Children's Health is honored to be recognized as Indiana's best children's hospital and ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report in all 11 pediatric specialties. Through enduring collaborations with the Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley at IU Health is ranked sixth in the nation for NIH research funding, receiving over $44.2 million in 2024 to support pediatric studies.


Our pediatric practice is staffed by four fellowship-trained Pediatric Otolaryngologists and seven Advanced Practice Providers. The clinical practice covers the spectrum of Pediatric Otolaryngology including aerodigestive and complex airway disorders (including an aerodigestive multidisciplinary clinic), sleep surgery, head and neck masses/congenital malformations, rhinology, craniofacial disorders, laryngology, vascular anomalies, and otology including a well-established cochlear implant program.


Responsibilities include participation in a broad pediatric otolaryngology practice, teaching residents and medical students, and participating in scholarly activities. Candidates must be BE/BC and fellowship-trained in Pediatric Otolaryngology. Opportunities for significant protected research time for candidates who would be interested in pursuing extramural funding.


The successful applicants will join the Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, a nationally recognized team of more than 35 faculty physicians and researchers. The department also includes a growing number of advanced practice providers and supports four residents and multiple clinical fellows annually across subspecialties. IU School of Medicine offers the only otolaryngology residency in Indiana and ranks 8th nationally in NIH funding among otolaryngology departments. Our clinicians are proud members of Indiana University Health Physicians, a partnership between IU School of Medicine-consistently ranked among the nation's top medical schools-and IU Health, a 16-hospital, AA-rated health care system.


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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
• Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
• 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

For 100 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 in 11 specialties 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 sixth 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.


We are an equal opportunity employer. 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 and Indiana University School of Medicine are EOE/AA Employers, M/F/D.