Pediatrics Physician

Overview Opportunity Highlights * Busy pediatric practice with long wait-lists and a significant opportunity for growth * Join a team of 2 full-time physicians and 2 Physician Assistants (PA) * 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 interests * Perform surgical procedures such as myringotomy, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and nasal surgery * Through affiliation with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students * Collaborate with other pediatric specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases * Access to a world-class research and simulation center that replicates various patient care settings to ensure novice and seasoned clinicians can practice handling medical situations in a life-like environment. * Patient population and equipment available to perform the full range of otolaryngology procedures SUMMARY: Located in Peoria, OSF HealthCare Children s Hospital of Illinois is the third largest pediatric hospital in Illinois and the most comprehensive hospital for kids downstate. With 136 beds and more than 140 pediatric subspecialists, OSF Children s Hospital cares for more children in Illinois than any hospital outside of Chicago. Formally established as a pediatric hospital within the walls of OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in 1990, OSF Children s Hospital of Illinois has more than 7,000 inpatient admissions, 75,000 outpatient specialty visits, 2,400 newborn deliveries, and 18,000 emergency department visits each year. Learn more by visiting childrenshospitalofillinois.org . The Physician is responsible for providing compassionate, high quality, patient-centered care. Demonstrates positive working relationships and demonstrates collaborative team-oriented behaviors with: staff physicians, nurses, other departments, other members of the medical staff. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licenses/Certifications: Physician Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice medicine in current state. Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable. Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges. Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs. Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.