IU Health Physicians - General Neurologist (Saxony Hospital)

Position Code

35708
Address

Fishers, IN
Preferred Specialty

Neurology
Last Updated

03/30/2019

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Overview

Want to provide challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient? Join our growing and compassionate team at one of our IU Health suburban hospitals in Indianapolis, IN! We are seeking a patient-access focused Neurologist to collaborate with our highly skilled teams.

With a unique partnership with one of the nation’s leading medical schools, Indiana University School of Medicine, we are able to provide patient access to leading-edge medicine and treatment options. Our exceptional care and continued excellence has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for the past 20 years. That means IU Health continues to be ranked among the best healthcare systems in the nation and the top healthcare system in Indiana.

As Indiana’s leading health system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of Hoosiers, we also must provide reliable access to specialty care. Opportunities are now available to practice in the top ranked suburbs in America.

Position Details:

Full time, Neurology opportunity with both academic or non-academic responsibilities
Schedule: Monday – Friday, split call among large group of Neurologists
Referrals from the largest primary care and specialty care practice in Indiana
Willingness to accept learners, no research requirements
Practice location:
- IU Health Saxony – Fishers, Indiana

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

Community Description

Fishers, Indiana is a lovely suburb of Indianapolis located just 20 minutes north and east of downtown Indianapolis. The town is a Midwest community synonymous with balancing growth and progress. While experiencing an influx of commercial and residential migration over the past 10 years with a 600 percent population growth, Fishers has maintained a sense of community with a strong history of family values and successful businesses.

Ranked number one in the Best Places to Live in America according to Money in 2017
Consecutively named the safest city in the nation by CQ Press in 2011 and 2012
Close proximity to Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" five consecutive years
An education system that leads the state – Fishers High School, Hamilton Southeastern High School and New Britton Elementary School all ranked 10 out of 10 by GreatSchools.org in academics
Parks and recreation system that includes 17 parks and more than 60 miles of paths and trails
20 minutes to Indianapolis, and easy access to Chicago, Louisville and Cincinnati via nearby interstate roadways

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Fishers, Indiana

ADVANTAGES - DISADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN COMMUNITY

Advantages

Home to Purdue University Cultural Diversity Unmatched quality of life Highly ranked public and private schools Family oriented Arts Sports events 2 hours from Chicago and 1 hour from Indianapolis

CENSUS ANALYSIS

City Population	14000
Metro Name	Bloomington
Metro Population	70000
County Name	Lawrence
County Population	46413
Annual Growth/Decline Rate in Community?	7%
Demographic age and income distribution of community?	Predominantly adult: 18-64 Median age: 40 98% Caucasian
What % of the community is minority?	2%
Nearest cities of major population centers:	Bloomington, Louisville, Indianapolis
City Population	95000
County Name	Tippecanoe
County Population	164237
Demographic age and income distribution of community?	Median age - 32 Median Family income $71,510
What % of the community is minority?	11%
Nearest cities of major population centers:	Chicago and Indianapolis
City Population	5300
County Name	White
County Population	24600

CLIMATE & TOPOGRAPHY

Climate - Opinion	4 Seasons
Topography	Rolling hills
Climate - Opinion	West Lafayette enjoys four beautiful, diverse seasons: snowy winters; vibrant springs; warm, bright summers; and colorful falls. The area's mean temperature is about 50 degrees F.
Climate - Opinion	In recent years, average temperatures in Monticello have ranged from a low of 17 °F (−8 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July.

COUNTY SEAT

County Seat	Lafayette
County Seat	Monticello

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Ballet	no
Off-Broadway Plays	no
Other (Name)	Six Parks
Symphony	no
Ballet	yes
Off-Broadway Plays	yes
Other (Name)	Sight-seeing tours
Symphony	yes
Other (Name)	Lakes, Festivals, Amusement Park

HOUSING

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Average Price $	075000.00
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Describe available housing	Affordable and diverse types of housing exist from well established neighborhoods to new development and land for purchase.
Beach Housing	no
Lake Housing	yes
Average Price $	00.00
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INDUSTRIAL BASE

List the top employers	Visteon, GM Powertrain, Indiana Limestone, Manchester Tank, and Stone City Products
Unemployment Rate (increasing / decreasing)?	decreasing
Agriculture (what kind(s)?)	Corn, soy beans, wheat
Evaluate the economy.	Strong
List the top employers	Purdue University Indiana University Health Arnett Wabash National Subaru of Indiana Caterpiller Alcoa GE Aviation and many others
List the top employers	1.Indiana Beach Amusement Resort (Monticello) 2. IU Health White Memorial Hospital (Monticello) 3.Mcgill Manufacturing Co Inc (Monticello) 4.Vanguard National Trailer Corp (Monon) 5.Walmart Supercenter (Monticello) 6.Home Medical Equip of White (Monticello) 7.Jordan Manufacturing Co (Monticello) 8.Ball Metal Beverage Packaging (Monticello)

RECREATION

Fishing	yes
Golf Courses	no
YMCA / YWCA	yes
Are there any annual events sponsored by the community which stimulates local, state, or regional interest?	Lively and unique festivals abound, including; the Feast of the Hunter's Moon, Round the Fountain Art Fair, Germanfest, Art on the Wabash, Taste of Tippecanoe, Uptown Jazz and Blues, and many more!
Country Clubs	yes
Fishing	yes
Golf Courses	yes
Gymnastics / Ballet	yes
Indoor Pools	yes
Other Recreation Comments	Golfing, biking, hiking, golf frisbee, yoga, running and other fun ways to keep fit.
Racquetball Courts	yes
Recreational Lakes / Beaches	yes
Snow & Water Skiing	yes
State Parks	Prophetstown State Park
Tennis Courts	yes
What is available for children?	Imagination Station, Wolf Park, Public Libraries, Civic Theatre, West Lafayette Observatory, Lilly Nature Center, YMCA/YWCA, Prophetstown Park, Columbian Park and Zoo, Happy Hollow Park, Tropicanoe Cove, Fort Quiatenon, Farmers Market, Morton Center, Summer Camps, Castaway Bay, Art Museum, Jump it, Skating and Lazer Tag, KidzArt, Dance Magic, Gymnastics, Golf, Big Improv, Lala Gallery Clay Camps, McAllister Recreation Center, and much, much more!
YMCA / YWCA	yes

SCHOOLS

Elementary and High Schools	yes
Private Schools	yes
Areas schools excel at: (ie, science, math, music, etc)	West Lafayette High School is ranked #2 in the state.
Elementary and High Schools	yes
Gifted programs in schools	Gifted programs offered in all schools.
Junior Colleges	no
Other	Ivy Tech Community College
Private Schools	yes
Universities (Please list)	Purdue University

SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS

Shopping Mall(s) - Closest	Tippecanoe Mall Talbots, Chicos, Macys, vibrant downtown with specialty and antique shops
Quality Restaurants	To the delight of "foodies" Greater Lafayette offers traditional chain restaurants and pizza shops to authentic Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Middle Eastern and Mexican establishments. Beyond standard eateries are delis, cafes, coffee and tea shops, bakeries and more!

IU Health Saxony Hospital

CAPACITY

Burn Unit Beds	0
Burn Unit Beds	None
CCU Beds	None
ICU Beds	14
ICU Beds	Two
NICU Beds	0
NICU Beds	12
NICU Beds	None
OR Suites	6
OR Suites	Four - Building new OR suites
PICU Beds	Three

HOSPITAL BEDS

Age of Facility	4
Age of Facility	2008
Ownership	Indiana University
Ownership	Indiana University Health
Private	200
Recent renovations	Rebuilding Med Surg Wing expected to be complete in January of 2009. New three story tower. First floor has ED and Imaging, Second floor is Surgery with an Endo Suite, Third Floor is ICU and Med Surge Beds.

MEDICAL STAFF MAKEUP

Do the specialists support the generalists?	yes
Medical Staff Makeup (age and specialty)	50 Active and Courtesy Staff Specialists include: Cardiology, pulmonology, sleep, dermatology, pathology, general surgery, orthopedics, anesthesiologists, ENT, raddiology, and primary care.

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Can temporary privileges be granted?	yes
Describe less than positive observations about the hospital.	None. Progressive organization.
Draw Area (Describe Service Area)	Over 400,000
Draw Area (Describe Service Area)	Cicero, Westfield, Frankfurt, Elwood, all of Tipton County, and parts of Madison County.
How long does it take to complete credentialing?	3 months
How long does it take to complete credentialing?	3 months
NICU - Level	3
Physical and Respiratory Therapy	yes
Special Programs or other positive aspects of hospital	Working on a breast center with Clarian oncologists. Has top designation for cancer care. CAP certified lab. Increasing cardiology.
What are the hospitals future plans for growth?	Developing Center of Excellence for stroke and chest pain. Considering an interventional lab. Developing a PC Network with LOI's from local docs that will evolve into a multispecialty medical group.
Who owns the hospital? Is it part of a larger system?	County asset with a 60-year operational agreement with Clarian. All hospital assets will be owned by the county and leased back to Clarian for $1 per year. Will be fully integrated with Clarian by 2009.
Is the hospital for-profit or not-for-profit?	not-for-profit
Is the hospital for-profit or not-for-profit?	not-for-profit
Is the hospital financially viable?	yes
What is the hospital's % of Medicare / Medicaid?	Less than 5% Medicaid, 35-38% Medicare, 20% self pay, remaining insured.
What is the credentialing process?	60 days or less. If a physician has not worked in a lot of other places, can be as little as 30. Request 90 days.
Does the hospital own physician groups and does it hire physicians for these groups?	The developing medical group will be owned by the hospital, but a separate entity. Physicians employed by the hospital, staff employed by the medical group.

SERVICES

Cardiac catherterization lab	Consideration is underway to develop IR lab.
Closest Referral center / tertiary facility	Hearts and ICU go to Riverview. Peds go to Riley. Younger physicians send to Clarian North, Older docs send downtown.
ER Coverage (full-time, weekends)	full-time
How are ER unassigned Patients covered?	24-hour physician coverage. PCP and Hospitalists participate in house call rotations.
Level care of nursery	All deliveries done at Clarian North. Prenatal, postnatal, and gyn done at Tipton.
Mammography	yes
MRI - Fixed	yes
Trauma - Adult Level	2
Ultra Sound	Yes. 24/7

SPECIAL PROGRAMS / OTHER POSITIVE ASPECTS

Is 24 hour anesthesia coverage provided?	yes
Is 24 hour anesthesia coverage provided?	yes

VOLUME

% of OB High Risk	0
Annual deliveries	0
Annual Emergency Department Visits	5800 per year. Expect 5-6% growth
Average Daily Hospital Census	1-3
Surgical Procedures - InPatient	1066
Surgical Procedures - Outpatient	1042 Endoscopies