Pediatric Ophthalmologist (Physician )

Company: OSF HealthCare / OSF Medical Group
Location: Peoria
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Pediatrics opening in Peoria, Illinois. Overview

JOB SUMMARY

• The Department of Pediatrics of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) seeks Pediatric Ophthalmology physicians for a position as Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics. The candidate must hold and MD/DO degree, be BC/BE in Ophthalmology and successfully complete an AAPOS approved fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and will hold or be eligible for an Illinois physician license. This is a faculty position, as such requires clinical care, teaching medical students and residents, research and scholarly activities. The position will provide clinical consultation services for pediatric patients in the Children s Hospital of Illinois (CHOI)
• Clinical activities of the faculty are primarily concentrated at CHOI, which is the primary pediatric teaching facility for UICOMP and is a 132-bed facility that offers over 50 pediatric programs and services. These programs represent over 100 pediatric sub-specialist in 24 different disciplines, including the larges pediatric surgery program in Illinois. CHOI is the only full service tertiary hospital for children in downstate Illinois with a children and adult congenital heart disease program, Illinois Perinatal Center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and is designate as a Level I trauma center.
  • 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.
    • The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
      Qualifications
      
      REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
      • Education: Doctorate Licenses/Certifications: Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
      • Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty (ies).
      • Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
      • Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
      • Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
      • Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
        • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served EOE Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled

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