We are seeking a BoardCertified or Board Eligible Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician to provide locumscoverage at the Children's Hospital of Illinois (CHOI) Pediatric ENT Clinic in Peoria,IL, beginning January 2026. This is an as-needed position to fill service gapsand cover scheduled provider PTO. The role supports a dedicated pediatric ENTteam, which includes two attending ENT surgeons and two experienced physicianassistants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide outpatient and inpatient ENT care for pediatric patients
- Perform ENT surgical procedures as clinically indicated
- Provide night call coverage on a rotating or as-needed basis
- Collaborate with APPs, nursing, and ancillary staff in a pediatric-focused environment
Required Procedures:
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Myringotomy with vent tube insertion
- Cauterization of the septum
- Frenulectomy
- Foreign body removal
- Abscess drainage
- Myringoplasty
- Laryngoscopy
Schedule:
- Monday-Sunday, 12-hour clinical shifts
- Night call coverage as needed
- Flexible scheduling based on clinic needs and provider availability
Qualifications:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology with Pediatric ENT experience
- Active or eligible Illinois medical license
- Active Controlled Substance Registration (CSR)
- Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
- Experience in pediatric ENT surgical procedures is required
Peoria, Illinois is adynamic riverfront city located in the heart of Central Illinois, offering aunique blend of urban convenience and Midwestern charm. As the oldest Europeansettlement in Illinois and home to a major medical and educational hub, Peoriais a welcoming and affordable place to live and work-especially appealing tohealthcare professionals and families.