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University of Illinois Chicago

Associate/Professor Pediatric Gastroenterology Division Head

University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Associate/Professor Pediatric Gastroenterology Division Head

Hiring Department : UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location : Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1024575

Posting Close Date : 10/6/2024

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) seeks a candidate for the position of Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology. This will be an academic appointment at the level of Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics. The candidate must hold or be eligible for an Illinois physician license, hold MD/DO or equivalent degree and be BC/BE in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Position Summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a pediatric gastroenterologist with a track record in healthcare leadership and program development for the position of Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Duties & Responsibilities

Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and other health care professionals.Develop & conduct clinical and/or basic research in the field of Pediatric Gastroenterology.Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling and administration.Develop a vision for expansion and growth of current clinical services.Provide leadership to support the faculty in the Division of Gastroenterology to achieve excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research.Sustain an existing supportive and collaborative environment for other subspecialists thus facilitating programs that care for high complexity patients.Support quality improvement efforts and safety initiatives within the Division.Provide care for patients with gastrointestinal, liver, and nutrition disorders and consultation and support to other services.Collaborate with nursing leadership, dietetic services, psychologists, and other ancillary services to provide high quality, safe, and individualized patient and family-centered care.

Minimum Qualifications

MD/DO degree or foreign equivalent.Eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois.Board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven leadership credentials and track record of developing clinical programs in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.Strong background in clinical/translational research.

About University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSF Healthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois:

UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP's educational programs include 244 medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 21 different post-graduate programs. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions and over 111 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric population in Central Illinois.

About Children's Hospital of Illinois

The primary teaching hospital of UICOMP is Children's Hospital of Illinois, a tertiary care facility serving a 37-county region with a population base of over two million. Children's Hospital of Illinois provides comprehensive services to children, including Level IV NICU and a state-designated Pediatric Critical Care Center.

For fullest consideration please submit your application by 7/29/2024 at:

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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.

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