Pediatric Otolaryngologist

Overview

Job Specifics

The division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children’s Hospital of Illinois (CHOI) is looking for a surgeon to join their 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, and 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 168,000 square 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. 

Opportunity Highlights

• Busy pediatric practice with a significant opportunity for growth
• Two satellite clinics outside of Peoria, within Illinois
• Diagnose and treat various otolaryngology conditions using minimally invasive techniques
• Extensive airway management program staffed by pediatric surgeons and pulmonary physicians
• Highly clinical position with opportunities for scholarly and clinical research interests
• Academic affiliation with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students
• Participate in current Multidisciplinary teams which include aerodigestive, lymphovascular, and pediatric cochlear implants
• Collaborate with other pediatric specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases
• Access 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.
• State-of-the-art ambulatory care building opening in 2027, designed to enhance surgical, procedural, and multidisciplinary pediatric care.
• 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 member
• CME time and dollars  
• Signing bonus 
• Concierge relocation services 
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans 
• Paid occurrence based malpractice 
• Residency/Training Stipend
• Student Loan repayment and counseling 
• Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
• Full 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.

Children's Hospital of Illinois

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 40 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, 2,500 newborn deliveries, and 18,000 emergency department visits each year.

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.
• 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.