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Pediatric Critical Care Lead Physician Opportunity
Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatric-Critical Care Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Peoria, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/30/17
The department of pediatrics, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria and Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center are seeking a pediatrician with expertise in pediatric critical care to serve as the lead physician and/or as a full-time member of the faculty at the level of Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant professor.
The Children’s Hospital of Illinois is a major medical facility with 130 beds and a 32 bed critical care unit and the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center outside of Chicago. We offer the medical sophistication of a major referral center with ECMO, cardiac surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery, and other surgical specialties. We have a well-established Congenital Heart Program. Jump Trading Simulation Education Center, the state of the art simulation facility with over 40,000 sq. ft. of space with faculty and other resources, is located next door. This opens a tremendous research opportunity for simulation users. Peoria is a family oriented community with an excellent public school system and cultural diversity.
Responsibilities
• Provide clinical consultation services for critically ill patients hospitalized in the unit, including children with complex congenital heart disease.
• Provide consultation services for physicians and patients in the region with problems requiring critical care.
• Participate in undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs of the department.
• Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling, and administration.
Required Qualifications
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• Board certified/eligible in pediatrics and pediatric critical care.
• Completion of a recognized fellowship in pediatric critical care medicine and residency in Pediatric or Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatric Program or equivalent experience in pediatrics sufficient to meet qualifications by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Salary, Academic Rank, and Malpractice Coverage
• Salary, academic rank and tenure track commensurate with experience.
• Malpractice coverage provided by the University of Illinois system.
• Eligible for retirement plan, health and life insurance.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from members of minority groups and women.
The Children’s Hospital of Illinois is a major medical facility with 130 beds and a 32 bed critical care unit and the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center outside of Chicago. We offer the medical sophistication of a major referral center with ECMO, cardiac surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery, and other surgical specialties. We have a well-established Congenital Heart Program. Jump Trading Simulation Education Center, the state of the art simulation facility with over 40,000 sq. ft. of space with faculty and other resources, is located next door. This opens a tremendous research opportunity for simulation users. Peoria is a family oriented community with an excellent public school system and cultural diversity.
Responsibilities
• Provide clinical consultation services for critically ill patients hospitalized in the unit, including children with complex congenital heart disease.
• Provide consultation services for physicians and patients in the region with problems requiring critical care.
• Participate in undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs of the department.
• Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling, and administration.
Required Qualifications
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois.
• Board certified/eligible in pediatrics and pediatric critical care.
• Completion of a recognized fellowship in pediatric critical care medicine and residency in Pediatric or Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatric Program or equivalent experience in pediatrics sufficient to meet qualifications by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Salary, Academic Rank, and Malpractice Coverage
• Salary, academic rank and tenure track commensurate with experience.
• Malpractice coverage provided by the University of Illinois system.
• Eligible for retirement plan, health and life insurance.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from members of minority groups and women.