Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician

The Department of Pediatrics of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks Infectious Disease candidates for a position as Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, depending upon experience.  The candidate must hold an MD/DO degree or equivalent, be BC/BE in Pediatrics along with BC/BE in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and will hold or are eligible for an Illinois physician license.  This is a faculty positon, as such requires providing clinical care, teaching medical students and residents, research and scholarly activities.  We offer the medical sophistication of a major referral center and cultural diversity in a family oriented community without bi city hassles or cost of living.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services (inpatient mainly and outpatient).
• Participate in teaching medical students, residents and other health professionals.
• Conduct clinical and/or basic research in the field of Pediatric Infectious Disease.
• Participate I infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship committees.
• Provide phone consultations for other hospitals and Pediatric offices in Illinois
• Provide guidance for community outbreaks (measles and tuberculosis).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Doctorate Licenses/Certifications: Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
• 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's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
• Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served

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