Indiana University Health Medical Group, in collaboration with Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking a Spine Neurosurgeon to join our academic division in Indianapolis, Indiana. This faculty position requires expertise in all aspects of spinal surgery with peripheral nerve interest and care (including complex instrumented fusion and motion-preservation techniques); preference given to experience in minimally invasive and lateral approaches to the spine, robotic-assisted surgery, and/or adult/pediatric deformity. 

Position Details:

• Interdisciplinary approach to care with APPs, therapists, triage nurses, etc. and multidisciplinary care with pain management specialists, physiatry, orthopaedic spine surgery
• Clinic access points utilized as needed in suburban facilities to support the practice (within a 25-mile radius)
• Research interests supported with start-up funding for appropriate candidate
• Participation in outcomes registries; opportunities and resources for outcomes research
• Call rotation with adult Neurosurgeons (generally 4-5 days per month)
• Outpatient clinic coverage at Goodman Hall, IU Health Methodist Hospital and the Indianapolis VA Hospital
• Teaching residents and fellows in CAST-approved enfolded spinal fellowship, at the IU Health Neuroscience Center/IU Health Methodist Hospital and affiliated institutions
• Support the IU Neuroscience Institute, including Center for Spinal Disorders
• Ample opportunities for clinical care delivery innovation, education, and research (particularly outcomes research for spinal care)
• Leadership opportunities for qualified/interested individuals for various roles in education and quality, and in NSI Center development
• Medical editing, medical illustration, communications support, directed mentoring along with high collaboration amongst departments/area institutions

Requirements:

• Neurosurgery residency in an ACGME-accredited program
• Enfolded or post-graduate spinal surgery fellowship desired but not required depending upon experience/qualifications
• ABNS BE/BC

Benefit Highlights:

• Academic opportunities include an open rank faculty appointment
• Comprehensive benefits package includes group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, vacation, CME allowance, relocation assistance and occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive healthcare system. IU Health's unique partnership with the nation's second largest medical school, Indiana University School of Medicine, offers innovative treatments and therapies and remains a global leader in medical education and research.

Comprised of hospitals, physicians and allied services dedicated to providing preeminent care throughout Indiana and beyond, IU Health is honored to be recognized in such high distinctions.

• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report
• Riley Hospital for Children is nationally ranked in ten pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report.​
• Indiana University Health is one of the largest employers in Indiana

A private, nonprofit organization, Indiana University Health owns, or is affiliated with, more than 200 hospitals and health centers throughout Indiana. More than half of the physicians affiliated with the IU School of Medicine practice, supervise, and teach residents and fellows at one of Indiana University Health's hospitals.

No organization in Indiana is ranked higher or offers more highly ranked physicians than Indiana University Health. With exceptional care, unmatched expertise and continued excellence, our patients and families know that they're making an excellent choice in selecting Indiana University Health as their premier healthcare system of choice.

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• 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
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• 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

About Indiana University Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. Additionally, IU Health - home to the IU Health Medical Center has been ranked #1 in Indiana for over a decade by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training—advancing healthcare for all. At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross-training development.

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