Job Description
Overview The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a pediatric ophthalmologist with a track record in healthcare leadership and program development for the position of Section Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology. Duties & Responsibilities Establish and maintain effective education programs in Pediatric Ophthalmology for medical students and residents. Collaborate with other faculty in maintaining excellence in general pediatric education. Stimulate and nurture scholarly activity within the Division and strengthen current research portfolio. Expand clinical service program to meet regional needs. Develop a vision for expansion and growth of current clinical services. Provide leadership to support the faculty in the Division of Ophthalmology to achieve excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research. To sustain an existing supportive and collaborative environment for other subspecialists thus facilitating programs that care for high complexity patients. To support quality improvement efforts and safety initiatives within the Division and Children’s Hospital of Illinois. Direct and conduct his/her own research in Pediatric Ophthalmology Provide care for patients with Ophthalmologic diseases admitted to Children’s Hospital of Illinois, consultation and support to other services and manage patients in ambulatory clinics. Collaborate with other ancillary services to provide high quality, safe, and individualized patient, and family centered care. Perform duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development and administration Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications MD/DO Degree or foreign equivalent Eligible for Illinois Physician License Board certified in Ophthalmology 3 years of Ophthalmology Residency and 1 year of AAPOS approved Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship 3 - 5 years clinical experience in the field of Pediatric Ophthalmology Experience teaching medical students and residents in the area of Pediatric Ophthalmology Preferred Qualifications Leadership experience in program development Mentorship of other faculty clinicians 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 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric population in Central Illinois. The current research infrastructure within the Department includes an office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and an internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty. 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 262 medical students and 300 residents/fellows in 29 different post graduate programs, 23 which are accredited by ACGME. 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 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric population in Central Illinois. The current research infrastructure within the Department includes an office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and an internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty. About Children’s Hospital of Illinois Located in Peoria, OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois (CHOI) 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 Hospi