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Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-Cardiology

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-Cardiology

Search extended through 1/22/2026 Hiring Department : Pediatrics Location : Peoria, IL USA Requisition ID : 1034419 Posting Close Date : 1/22/2026 Salary : $230,000 to $313,933 per year

The Department of Pediatrics of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks Pediatric & Fetal Echocardiology candidates for a pediatric cardiology faculty position. This cardiologist will work primarily at OSF Healthcare Children\'s Hospital of Illinois. The candidate must hold an MD/DO degree, be board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric cardiology, and hold or be eligible for an Illinois physician license. Candidates must have completed residency & fellowship training. Additional training and/or extensive experience in pediatric, fetal and congenital echocardiography is required.

The candidate will join a well-established team of 10 pediatric cardiologists, 2 pediatric cardiovascular surgeons, and 5 advanced practice providers. Professional efforts will be bolstered by state-of-the-art facilities. Excellent collaboration exists among pediatric subspecialists, obstetricians, maternal fetal medicine, as well as neonatologists. UICOMP supports a thriving education program with medical students, residents, and fellows.

Clinical activities will include outpatient clinics, inpatient rotation, and imaging. Clinic time also includes participation in the multi-disciplinary Fetal Care Center. Travel to outreach clinics located in surrounding communities on a rotating basis is required, on average about 1 day per week. Fetal echo services are also offered at outreach clinics. Inpatient and imaging is provided at OSF Healthcare Children\'s Hospital of Illinois (CHOI). Clinical activities of this faculty member will be at the full-time assistant/associate/professor rank based on the experience of the candidate.

Malpractice insurance is provided by the University of Illinois system and an excellent benefits package available including vacations, sick time, CME, health and life insurance and retirement plan.

Position Summary The Department of Pediatrics of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) seeks Fetal & Pediatric Echocardiology candidates for a pediatric cardiology faculty position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Patient care duties including inpatient, outpatient and echocardiography

Satellite clinics in the region

On-call duties for pediatric & congenital cardiology

Teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows

Academic efforts including original research and QI

Imaging QI for Echo

Minimum Qualifications

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Eligible for licensure in Illinois

BC/BE in Pediatric Cardiology

3 years pediatric residency/3 years pediatric cardiology fellowship or equivalent

Significant experience or formal training in Pediatric & Fetal Echocardiography

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. It has extensive inpatient and outpatient services and a strong focus on pediatric care.

About Peoria Peoria is a midwestern city with a range of cultural and recreational amenities, diverse housing options, and a growing economy. It offers a family-friendly environment with access to medical, educational, and cultural resources in central Illinois.

How to Apply To apply, please visit the UIC Job Board and submit your application for requisition 14880. You may be redirected to log in or create an account. For fullest consideration please apply by 11/14/2025. Salary is $230,000 to $313,933 per year and is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with consideration for internal equity.

The University of Illinois offers a comprehensive benefits portfolio. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer. The university conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Accommodations are available for applicants and employees who request them.

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