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University of Illinois College of Medicine

Asst/Assoc/Prof of Clinical Pediatrics-Pulmonology (Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Me

University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, Illinois, us, 61639

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Overview Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Director in the Department of Pediatrics' Pulmonology/Sleep Division at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP). This is a full-time position for a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric pulmonologist. Our CF center is accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the largest CF center in central Illinois, with robust research and ongoing quality improvement (QI) projects to provide our patients with the best clinical experience and outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities — CF Medical Director

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 educational programs and activities for medical students and residents regarding cystic fibrosis and pediatric pulmonology.

Work collaboratively with the Adult CF Medical Director and Division Head of Pulmonology/Sleep Medicine.

Attend annual CF conference.

Familiarize 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, formulary considerations, and meetings with clinic stakeholders).

Design and implement quality improvement initiatives to improve clinic function and clinical care.

Duties & Responsibilities — Faculty

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 educational programs and activities for medical students and residents in relation to cystic fibrosis and pediatric pulmonology.

Actively participate as part of the existing pulmonary team.

Engage in clinical, educational and scholarly activities as part of professional components.

Provide care for children with pulmonary conditions.

Contribute to the educational programs and activities for medical students and residents in pediatric pulmonology.

Maintain a spirit of inquiry and scholarship in pulmonology service activities.

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 in Pediatric Pulmonology

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