Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-Infectious Disease

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 168,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-Infectious Disease in the Department of Pediatrics. Provide clinical care to patients at the Children's Hospital of Illinois and affiliated clinics, and participate in teaching medical students and residents.

This faculty position includes opportunities for research and scholarly activities, involvement in infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship, and

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric infectious diseases fellowship, or expected completion by start date.
• Board certified or board eligible in General Pediatrics.
• Board eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases with ABP window.
• Eligible for unrestricted Illinois medical license and Illinois controlled substance license.
• Eligible for DEA registration.
• Eligible for medical staff privileges at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and payer credentialing.
• ECFMG for international medical graduates.
• BL S and PALS certification by start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services (inpatient and outpatient).
• Teach medical students, residents, and other health professionals.
• Conduct clinical and translational research in Pediatric Infectious Disease.
• Participate in infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship committees.
• Provide phone consultations for hospitals and Pediatric offices in Illinois.
• Provide guidance for community outbreaks (e.g., measles and tuberculosis).
• Fulfill faculty responsibilities including teaching, research, and scholarly activities.

Skills

MD/DO or equivalent

ACGME pediatrics residency

Pediatric Infectious Diseases subspec

Board eligibility in Pediatric Infects

Licensure in Illinois

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location: Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043572

Salary: $168,000 to $217,000 per year

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position(s) of Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-Infectious Disease in the Department of Pediatrics

About The University Of Illinois College Of Medicine Peoria

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of one of the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known for having small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship. This allows UICOMP students to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with our hospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to more than 45,000 patients each year. In addition, they contribute to medical education and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include Jump Simulation, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, along with OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and Carle Hearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of a R1 research institute with translational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology.

Learn more about how the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is helping to transform healthcare here: https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

Provide clinical care to patients admitted to Children's Hospital of Illinois and associated ambulatory clinics. Participate in teaching medical students and residents, and scholarly activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services (inpatient and outpatient).
• Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and other health professionals.
• Conduct clinical and/or translational research in the field of Pediatric Infectious Disease.
• Participate in infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship committees.
• Provide phone consultations for other hospitals and Pediatric offices in Illinois.
• Provide guidance for community outbreaks (ie: measles and tuberculosis).
• This a faculty position which requires clinical care, teaching medical students and residents, research, and scholarly activities.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent foreign medical degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric infectious diseases fellowship, or expected completion by the start date
• Board certified or board eligible in General Pediatrics (ABP or AOBP)
• Board eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with certification obtained within the ABP eligibility window
• Eligible for an unrestricted Illinois medical license and Illinois controlled substance license by the start date
• Eligible for DEA registration
• Eligible for medical staff privileges at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and payer credentialing
• International medical graduates: current ECFMG certification
• BLS and PALS certification by the start date

Preferred Qualifications

• Scholarly productivity during training, such as first-author publications, abstracts, or manuscripts in preparation
• A fellowship research or quality improvement project with a clear path to continued work
• Interest or training in antimicrobial stewardship or hospital epidemiology (for example, SIDP or MAD-ID stewardship certificate, SHEA training)
• Interest in a focus area that complements the division, such as immunocompromised host ID, congenital infections, vaccines, or EHR-based outcomes research
• Teaching experience with residents and medical students
• Plans for academic development, such as a career development award or advanced degree (MPH, MS in clinical research)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach with hospitalist, critical care, neonatal, oncology, and surgical teams
• Bilingual ability or experience caring for diverse and rural populations

The budgeted salary range for the position is $168,000 to $217,000 per year.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.