Assistant-Associate-Professor of Pediatrics Neurology

Assistant-Associate-Professor of Pediatrics Neurology Hiring Department : UICOMP-Pediatrics Location : Peoria, IL USA Requisition ID : Posting Close Date : 1/6/2025 The Department of Pediatrics at the University of IllinoisCollege of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) seeks Pediatric Neurology physician forone position at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor orProfessor/Physician Surgeon of Pediatrics or of Clinical Pediatrics to enhancea growing division. The positions require 2 years of Pediatrics Residency and 3years of Neurology Fellowship and can be tenure or non-tenure. Candidates must be BC/BE in Pediatrics andPediatric Neurology and will hold or be eligible for an Illinois physician'slicense. The ideal Child Neurology candidate will be BC/BE in Pediatricsor in Neurology with a Pediatric Neurology concentration and will hold or haveapplied for an Illinois physician's license. The position includes patient care services, teaching medical studentsand residents, and opportunities to pursue research. Malpractice insurance isprovided by the University of Illinois system and an excellent benefits package availableincluding vacations, sick time, CME, health and life insurance and retirementplan. Position Summary The Pediatric Neurologist will provide clinical services both in-patient and out-patient primarily at OSF Healthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois. They will be responsible for teaching medical students and residents. Scholarly work activity (research, quality improvement, and advocacy) is expected but tailored to the faculty member's interests. Duties & Responsibilities Provide acute and ongoing consultative care to children with neurologic problems in the hospital and outpatient setting. Participate in educational and training programs for medical students and residents of the Department of Pediatrics. Participate in collaborative research activities of the Division and Department. Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development and student counseling. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications MD/DO or foreign equivalent Eligible for licensure in Illinois 2 years of Pediatrics Residency and 3 years Pediatric Neurology Fellowship BC/BE in Pediatrics and Neurology with a concentration in Pediatric Neurology About University ofIllinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSFHealthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois: UICOMP is one ofthe 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 244medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 21 different post graduateprograms. The Department of Pediatricsis one of the largest departments at UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital ofIllinois, the Department has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty membersproviding general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatricpopulation in Central Illinois. About Children's Hospital of Illinois The current research infrastructure within the Departmentincludes office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and internal researchfunding mechanism to support our faculty. The primary teaching hospital of UICOMP is Children's Hospital ofIllinois, a tertiary care facility serving a 37-county region with a populationbase of over two million. Children's Hospital of Illinois providescomprehensive services to children, including Quaternary Care NICU and astate-designated Pediatric Critical Care Center. Children's Hospital ofIllinois is a major medical facility with 136 beds and a 32-bed critical careunit and the only Level 1 trauma center in Illinois outside of Chicago. There are existing resources through UICOMPand Children's Hospital of Illinois for seeding research funding, quality andoutcomes focused academic work and innovation in health education. About Peoria, Il One of the oldest communities in Illinois with apopulation of 112,936, Peoria is equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis. Here we have an enviable standard of living,exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from our homes, safe streets,quality and quantity shopping, our own symphony, our own ballet, BroadwayTheater League, museums, art guilds, first-class medical facilities, thenation's oldest community theater and oldest Santa Claus parade. Our vibrant riverfront showcases a multitude of festivalsand celebrations that light up the summer nights much like our extraordinaryFourth of July Sky Concert fireworks show that draws well over 100,000annually. Residents are flocking to livein the refurbished warehouses and lofts on Water Street that produce theperfect lifestyle for a 24/7 city. We have many global businesses that allow Peoria to playall over the world through their products and services. Peoria has begun to diversify its economy withinfotech industries as well. Thus ourbusiness community attracts some of the brightest graduates throughout thenation. To apply, pleasevisit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, scroll towards the bottom ofthe page and click, "Apply Now". You may beredirected to log into, or to create a new account. For fullestconsideration please apply by 10/29/2024. 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