Academic/Faculty/Research Physician

Job Specifics - The department of pediatrics, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria and the Children s Hospital of Illinois are seeking a physician with expertise in pediatric endocrinology to serve as a full time member of the faculty. - Professional components include in-patient rotation coverage and general endocrinology clinic coverage. - Scholarly and research interests are highly desirable, along with teaching medical students and residents. - The candidate must be board certified or board-eligible in pediatric endocrinology. - Participate in direct patient care. - Participate in teaching medical students, residents and other health professionals. - Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling and administration. - EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled The Community - Peoria, Illinois has a greater metro area population of over 350,000, offers a remarkably low cost of living with the big city comforts and attractions. - Quality public and private pre-school to University educational options, the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Bradley University and a junior college nearby, educational options are abundant. - Peoria offers a vibrant downtown with a beautiful skyline, river front, cultural events and entertainment. Children s Hospital of Illinois is the primary pediatric teaching facility for the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine, a 136-bed facility that offers over 50 pediatric programs and services, including one of the largest pediatric surgery programs in Illinois. It is supported by a growing referral base of 140 CHOI Pediatric Sub-Specialists, 72 faculty members at the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Peoria, over 68 OSF Medical Group practice locations in Illinois and over 800 physicians on staff at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Children s Hospital of Illinois is the only full service tertiary hospital for children and adults with congenital heart disease in downstate Illinois.