Clinical Physician, Research- MSHC

University of Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 163,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health center in Chicago is seeking a Clinical Physician-Researcher to design and conduct research projects. The role involves collaborating with staff, securing funding, and supervising research teams while dedicating significant time to clinical activities.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Leave

Tuition Waivers

Qualifications

• Experience securing grant funding to support research.
• Established publication record in peer reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Independently propose, design and execute research projects.
• Provide direct supervision to research team members.
• Responsible for medication management.

Skills

Research

Grant Writing

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO from an ACGME / AOGME accredited medical college

MS or MPH preferred

Job description

Hiring Department : Mile Square Health Center

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1033681

Posting Close Date : May 14, 2025

The previously determined salary range for this position was : $163,138 to $250,387

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges : the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more : https : / / hospital.uillinois.edu / about-ui-health

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers : Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Description : Position Summary

The Clinical Physician-Research at Mile Square will design, conduct and evaluate research as a principal investigator (PI), co-PI, or contributing research scientist. Clinical physician-Researcher will propose new lines of investigation to discover, create, and explore new opportunities in specific areas that include but are not limited to : Medicine, health disparities, pharmacology, quality assurance and patient safety. Clinical physician researchers will take a proactive role in obtaining external research funding and may contribute topical expertise in medical student, residency and community education. This expectation is that the physician will devote at least 65% time to clinical and 35% time to research activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently propose, design and execute research projects and protocols.
• Helps design and refine MSHC research protocols (e.g., publication processes).
• Participates in identification and evaluation of investigators.
• Prepares project reports (e.g., progress, annual, and final reports).
• Collaborates with Mile Square staff and providers on proposed and ongoing projects.
• Identify, develop, and seek funding for projects of interest to ensure position coverage.
• Participates in health center and council meetings.
• Participates in professional activities as appropriate (e.g., takes classes to enhance expertise in assigned content areas, attends conferences, co-authors research manuscripts).
• Provides direct supervision to research team members.
• Examine patient and obtain medical history from patient, parents, guardians to prepare Patient profile.
• Review developmental and medical history of patient.
• Participate in diagnostic staffing to correlate findings, determine diagnosis and develop appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Discuss findings and recommendations with client, parents, agencies, etc. as needed.
• Responsible for medication management (includes but is not limited to writing prescriptions, monitoring efficacy, monitoring adverse reactions).
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

MD or DO from an ACGME / AOGME accredited medical college.

Must be Board Certified / Board Eligible in Family Medicine.

MS or MPH preferred.

Experience securing grant funding to support research.

Experience in writing and preparing manuscripts and chapters for peer review journals and books.

Established publication record in peer reviewed journals.

Documented research experience in a community based setting.

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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