Overview

Job Specifics

 

The division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children’s Hospital of Illinois (CHOI) is looking for a fourth surgeon to join their tertiary hospital practice. CHOI is a tertiary hospital and the home for University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP). The division currently has two fellowship trained surgeons and offers a broad spectrum of surgical interventions including open and endoscopic airway repair, navigated sinus surgery, endoscopic choanal atresia repair, cochlear implantation, bone anchored hearing aids, and ossicular chain reconstruction. In addition to outpatient clinics the division also provides inpatient consultation to pediatrics, PICU, CVICU, a level 3 NICU.

We also participate in Multidisciplinary clinics through an integrated space adjacent to our clinic. Unique to our base hospital is Jump Trading and Simulations Center, a large 168000 sq foot simulation center with support for teaching and research. Through our affiliation we UICOMP there are opportunities to teach medical students, residents, and fellows an academic appointment is available if so desired. Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled

 

 

Opportunity Highlights

Busy pediatric practice with long wait-lists and a significant opportunity for growthJoin a team of 2 full-time physicians and 2 Physician Assistants (PA)Conduct routine examinations, diagnose and treat various ENT conditions using minimally invasive techniquesExtensive airway management program staffed by pediatric surgeons and pulmonary physiciansHighly clinical position with opportunities for scholarly and clinical research interestsPerform surgical procedures such as myringotomy, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and nasal surgeryThrough affiliation with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical studentsCollaborate with other pediatric specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex casesAccess 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

OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:

Generous paid time off from Day One!Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family memberCME time and dollars  Signing bonus Concierge relocation services Health, life, dental, and retirement plans Paid occurrence based malpractice Residency/Training StipendStudent Loan repayment and counseling Career Development through our Physician Leadership AcademyFull time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $534,000 - $565,000. Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations.  Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.

 

The Community

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. CHOI serves a population base of approximately 4.5 million, is a Level One trauma center and is the only pediatric hospital within OSF Healthcare system. 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

 

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.