Pediatrics Physician

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 465,000 - 518,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join their team at a prominent children's hospital. This role involves performing a variety of surgical procedures, mentoring medical professionals, and providing high-quality patient care. The position offers significant growth potential within a busy pediatric practice and access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Signing bonus

Concierge relocation services

Health, life, dental, and retirement plans

Paid malpractice insurance

Residency/Training Stipend

Student Loan repayment and counseling

Career Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Illinois.
• Board certified or eligible in relevant specialties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine examinations and treat ENT conditions.
• Perform surgical procedures like tonsillectomy and myringotomy.
• Teach and mentor residents and medical students.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Techniques

Airway Management

Education

Medical Doctor (MD)

Board Certification

Job description

Overview

Job Specifics: The division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children’s Hospital of Illinois (CHOI) is looking for a fourth surgeon to join their tertiary hospital practice. CHOI is a tertiary hospital and the home for the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP). The division currently has two fellowship-trained surgeons and offers a broad spectrum of surgical interventions including open and endoscopic airway repair, navigated sinus surgery, endoscopic choanal atresia repair, cochlear implantation, bone-anchored hearing aids, and ossicular chain reconstruction. In addition to outpatient clinics, the division provides inpatient consultation to pediatrics, PICU, CVICU, a level 3 NICU. We also participate in multidisciplinary clinics through an integrated space adjacent to our clinic. Unique to our base hospital is the Jump Trading and Simulations Center, a large 168,000 sq foot simulation center supporting teaching and research. Through our affiliation with UICOMP, there are opportunities to teach medical students, residents, and fellows, with academic appointments available if desired. Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled.

Opportunity Highlights

• Busy pediatric practice with long wait-lists and significant growth potential
• Join a team of 2 full-time physicians and 2 Physician Assistants (PAs)
• Conduct routine examinations, diagnose, and treat various ENT conditions using minimally invasive techniques
• Extensive airway management program staffed by pediatric surgeons and pulmonary physicians
• Highly clinical position with opportunities for scholarly and clinical research
• Perform surgical procedures such as myringotomy, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and nasal surgery
• Teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students through affiliation with UICOMP
• Collaborate with other pediatric specialists for comprehensive treatment plans
• Access to a world-class research and simulation center for practicing handling medical situations in realistic environments
• Patient population and equipment available for the full range of otolaryngology procedures

Compensation and Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive package including:

• Generous paid time off from Day One: vacation, holidays, well-being time, sick leave
• Signing bonus
• Concierge relocation services
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Residency/Training Stipend
• Student Loan repayment and counseling
• Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
• Full-time clinical salary range: $465,000 - $517,024 (estimate; may be influenced by experience, qualifications, and other factors; additional incentives may apply)

The Community

Located in Peoria, OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois is the third-largest pediatric hospital in Illinois and the most comprehensive for downstate children. CHOI serves a population of approximately 4.5 million, is a Level One trauma center, and the only pediatric hospital within OSF Healthcare. With 136 beds and over 140 pediatric subspecialists, it cares for more children in Illinois outside Chicago. Established in 1990, it has over 7,000 inpatient admissions, 75,000 outpatient visits, 2,400 newborn deliveries, and 18,000 emergency visits annually.

The physician is responsible for providing compassionate, high-quality, patient-centered care, demonstrating positive working relationships, and fostering collaborative team behaviors with staff physicians, nurses, and other departments.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Physician licensed (or eligible) to practice medicine in Illinois; DEA licensure for prescribing narcotics if applicable

- Board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty(s)

- Eligibility for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs

- Qualifications to participate in OSF programs for malpractice and liability coverage

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Knowledge and skills aligned with patient care goals and needs

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.