University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
Asst/Assoc/Prof of Clinical Pediatrics-Pulmonology (Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Me
University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, us, 61639
Overview
Are you looking to advance your career and lead a group of dedicated staff to continue providing excellent care for cystic fibrosis patients? The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric pulmonologist to fill a full-time position as Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Director in the Department of Pediatrics' Pulmonology/Sleep Division. Our CF center is accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and is the largest in central Illinois with robust research and ongoing quality improvement (QI) projects to provide our patients with the best clinical experience and outcome. There are also opportunities to practice pediatric sleep medicine or collaborate with other services and become involved with multidisciplinary clinics. We work with providers to create a schedule that promotes good work-life balance while fulfilling your clinical responsibilities. And our benefits package is one of the best in healthcare.
Position details The ideal candidate will have an MD, DO, or equivalent degree, completed 3 years of pediatric residency/3 years pediatric pulmonology fellowship, be BC/BE in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology and will hold or have applied for an Illinois physicians license. The position includes working with and leading the CF team in various research projects and optimizing patient experience, teaching medical students and residents, scholarly activities, and providing clinical services for outpatients and inpatient services for patients hospitalized at OSF Healthcare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, UICOMPs main clinical partner. In addition to cystic fibrosis, the pediatric pulmonology program also includes a home ventilator program, a sleep medicine program, asthma clinics and general pulmonary clinics as well as flexible bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing.
Duties & Responsibilities Responsibilities for CF Medical Director portion of position:
Provide care, diagnostic and treatment services to children with cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary conditions including performing flexible bronchoscopies and interpreting pulmonary function testing when clinically indicated.
Contribute to the educational programs and activities for medical students and residents in relation to cystic fibrosis and other areas of pediatric pulmonology.
Work collaboratively with the Adult CF Medical Director and Division Head of Pulmonology/Sleep Medicine.
Attend annual CF conference.
Become familiar with and uphold the requirements for a CF center to maintain accreditation.
Interact with nursing and other non-physician staff leadership to develop interdisciplinary plans to improve clinic function.
Develop, revise and implement a strategic plan addressing the long-term teaching and patient care needs of the clinic.
Reinforce performance expectations of Residents and Attendings.
Develop and implement evaluations of Residents and Attendings.
Provide administrative/fiscal management for the clinic (managing budget, looking at formulary, meeting with relevant clinic stakeholders).
Design and implement quality improvement initiatives that improve clinic function and clinical care.
Responsibilities for Faculty portion of position:
Provide care, diagnostic and treatment services to children with cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary conditions including performing flexible bronchoscopies and interpreting pulmonary function testing when clinically indicated.
Contribute to the educational programs and activities for medical students and residents in relation to cystic fibrosis and other areas of pediatric pulmonology.
To be an active part of our existing pulmonary team.
Professional components include clinical, educational and scholarly activities.
Provide care, diagnostic and treatment services to children with pulmonary conditions.
To contribute to the educational programs and activities for medical students and residents in relation to pediatric pulmonology.
Maintain a spirit of inquiry and scholarship in the activities of the pulmonology service.
Rotate WEEKEND pediatric pulmonary calls with other APNs and physicians.
Minimum Qualifications
MD, DO, or equivalent degree
Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois
Board certified in Pediatrics
Board certified in Pediatric Pulmonology
3 years Pediatric Residency/3 years Fellowship-Pediatric Pulmonology
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience preferred
Pediatric sleep medicine experience preferred
About University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSF Healthcare Children’s Hospital of Illinois UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, one of the largest public medical schools in the country. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric population in Central Illinois. The current research infrastructure within the Department includes an office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and an internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty.
About Children’s Hospital of Illinois Located in Peoria, OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois is the third largest pediatric hospital in Illinois and the most comprehensive hospital for kids downstate. With 136 beds and more than 140 pediatric subspecialists, OSF Children’s Hospital cares for more children in Illinois than any hospital outside of Chicago. Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center is a part of OSF Innovation, a collaboration between the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria and OSF HealthCare. Jump replicates a variety of patient care settings to ensure clinicians can practice handling medical situations in a real-world environment.
How to apply To apply, please visit the job listing on the UIC Job Board and follow the Apply Now instructions. The budgeted salary range for the position is $195,000 to $326,600 per year. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio.
Equal Opportunity The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation if needed.
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Position details The ideal candidate will have an MD, DO, or equivalent degree, completed 3 years of pediatric residency/3 years pediatric pulmonology fellowship, be BC/BE in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology and will hold or have applied for an Illinois physicians license. The position includes working with and leading the CF team in various research projects and optimizing patient experience, teaching medical students and residents, scholarly activities, and providing clinical services for outpatients and inpatient services for patients hospitalized at OSF Healthcare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, UICOMPs main clinical partner. In addition to cystic fibrosis, the pediatric pulmonology program also includes a home ventilator program, a sleep medicine program, asthma clinics and general pulmonary clinics as well as flexible bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing.
Duties & Responsibilities Responsibilities for CF Medical Director portion of position:
Provide care, diagnostic and treatment services to children with cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary conditions including performing flexible bronchoscopies and interpreting pulmonary function testing when clinically indicated.
Contribute to the educational programs and activities for medical students and residents in relation to cystic fibrosis and other areas of pediatric pulmonology.
Work collaboratively with the Adult CF Medical Director and Division Head of Pulmonology/Sleep Medicine.
Attend annual CF conference.
Become familiar with and uphold the requirements for a CF center to maintain accreditation.
Interact with nursing and other non-physician staff leadership to develop interdisciplinary plans to improve clinic function.
Develop, revise and implement a strategic plan addressing the long-term teaching and patient care needs of the clinic.
Reinforce performance expectations of Residents and Attendings.
Develop and implement evaluations of Residents and Attendings.
Provide administrative/fiscal management for the clinic (managing budget, looking at formulary, meeting with relevant clinic stakeholders).
Design and implement quality improvement initiatives that improve clinic function and clinical care.
Responsibilities for Faculty portion of position:
Provide care, diagnostic and treatment services to children with cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary conditions including performing flexible bronchoscopies and interpreting pulmonary function testing when clinically indicated.
Contribute to the educational programs and activities for medical students and residents in relation to cystic fibrosis and other areas of pediatric pulmonology.
To be an active part of our existing pulmonary team.
Professional components include clinical, educational and scholarly activities.
Provide care, diagnostic and treatment services to children with pulmonary conditions.
To contribute to the educational programs and activities for medical students and residents in relation to pediatric pulmonology.
Maintain a spirit of inquiry and scholarship in the activities of the pulmonology service.
Rotate WEEKEND pediatric pulmonary calls with other APNs and physicians.
Minimum Qualifications
MD, DO, or equivalent degree
Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois
Board certified in Pediatrics
Board certified in Pediatric Pulmonology
3 years Pediatric Residency/3 years Fellowship-Pediatric Pulmonology
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience preferred
Pediatric sleep medicine experience preferred
About University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSF Healthcare Children’s Hospital of Illinois UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, one of the largest public medical schools in the country. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric population in Central Illinois. The current research infrastructure within the Department includes an office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and an internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty.
About Children’s Hospital of Illinois Located in Peoria, OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois is the third largest pediatric hospital in Illinois and the most comprehensive hospital for kids downstate. With 136 beds and more than 140 pediatric subspecialists, OSF Children’s Hospital cares for more children in Illinois than any hospital outside of Chicago. Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center is a part of OSF Innovation, a collaboration between the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria and OSF HealthCare. Jump replicates a variety of patient care settings to ensure clinicians can practice handling medical situations in a real-world environment.
How to apply To apply, please visit the job listing on the UIC Job Board and follow the Apply Now instructions. The budgeted salary range for the position is $195,000 to $326,600 per year. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio.
Equal Opportunity The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation if needed.
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