Physician (Physician )

Company: OSF HealthCare / OSF Medical Group
Location: Peoria
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Anesthesiology opening in Peoria, Illinois. Overview

The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) is seeking a new Division Head of Pediatric Pulmonology in the Department of Pediatrics and Medical Director at OSF Healthcare Children s Hospital of Illinois. What we are seeking: A nationally recognized leader with a track record of building clinical programs. The Division Head will oversee a strong teaching program that supports growth of future physician leaders, the Division currently offers opportunity to participate in medical students, residents and fellows teaching. The leader will promote the growth of clinical and translational research with emphasis on institution wide collaboration. It is expected that the new Division Head will enhance clinical operations with the goal to grow and expand current clinical offerings. There is an expectation that the new leader will grow the current clinical programs and develop a strategy for regional expansion of clinical offerings. The Division Head must exhibit the qualities required to be a successful leader in a complex organization, including working collaboratively across various organizations and effectively promoting the Division with community providers and leaders, donors, and hospital executives. About 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. UICOMP s educational programs include 244 medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 21 different post graduate programs. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF 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. Jump Simulation is a collaboration between the UICOMP and OSF HealthCare. The center replicates a variety of patient care settings to ensure novice and seasoned clinicians can practice handling medical situations in a life-like environment. Jump Advanced Imaging and Modeling, created in 2013, is a collaborative effort between engineers and medical professionals to perfect the vision of human anatomy and pathology through 3D/4D modeling and imaging. The National Institutes of Health 3D Print Exchange Heart Library, curated by the Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center, was developed to grow the understanding of congenital heart disease through the open sharing of hearts and ideas. There are ongoing collaboration with Jump Innovation and the Department in simulation, advanced imaging, artificial intelligence and machine learning application in healthcare research. The current research infrastructure within the Department includes office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty. The primary teaching hospital of UICOMP is OSF Children s Hospital, a tertiary care facility serving a 37-county region with a population base of over two million. OSF Children s Hospital provides comprehensive services to children, including Level IV NICU and a state-designated Pediatric Critical Care Center. OSF Children s Hospital is a major medical facility with 136 beds and a 32-bed critical care unit and the only Level 1 trauma center in Illinois outside of Chicago. There are almost 7000 admissions, 12,000 ED visits and 2,400 deliveries per year at OSF Children s Hospital. There are existing resources through UICOMP and CHOI to support research grants, quality and outcomes focused academic work and innovation in health education. About Pulmonology Division: The pulmonary program includes ventilator dependent program, accredited CF center, a large sleep medicine program, asthma clinics and general pulmonary clinics. The home ventilation program has more than 150+ patients with invasive ventilation, tracheostomy, noninvasive ventilation and technology dependency. The Cystic Fibrosis Center is accredited by the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and it is a Therapeutic Development Network center. It has more than 110 pediatric and adult patients, both programs under the Pulmonary Division. We also provide pediatric bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing services. The Division of Pulmonology consists of 3 physicians and almost 3.8 FTE APN support. There is a significant commitment from the Department and Children s Hospital of Illinois to support the new leader to grow the current clinical programs and recruit new faculty. Malpractice insurance is provided by the University of Illinois system along with an excellent benefits package that includes vacations, sick time, CME, health and life insurance and retirement plan. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. UIC is an EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit, The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, Veteran, or disability status.
Qualifications

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have an MD, DO, or equivalent degree, be BC/BE in Pediatric Pulmonology and will hold or have applied for an Illinois physician s license. The candidate must qualify for appointment at Professor or Associate Professor lemorinvel at UICOMP.

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