Pediatric Allergy Immunology Physician

at OSF HealthCare (Main Office) in East Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

Position Summary
Provide consultations, diagnostic and treatment services to children with allergy and immunology related conditions. Participate in enhancing the quality of allergy/immunology services delivered at Children's Hospital of Illinois and the Department of Pediatrics.
The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) is seeking board-certified or board-eligible pediatric allergy and immunology to fill multiple full-time positions in the Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy and Sleep Medicine division.
The ideal candidate will have completed 3 years of pediatric residency and 2 years fellowship in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology along with being BC/BE in Pediatrics and Allergy/Immunology and will hold or must apply and obtain an Illinois physician's license. The position includes teaching medical students and residents in the department; provide in-patient and out-patient services for patients at the Children's Hospital of Illinois at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, UICOMP's main clinical partner; the opportunity to develop research activities related to asthma, allergy and immunology; and perform other duties of a University faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development and administration.
Malpractice insurance is provided by the University of Illinois system along with an excellent benefits package that includes, vacations, sick time, CME, health and life insurance and retirement plan.

Duties & Responsibilities
Provide consultations, diagnostic and treatment services to children with allergy and immunology related conditions.
Participate in enhancing the quality of allergy/immunology services delivered at Children's Hospital of Illinois and the Department of Pediatrics.
Help to develop educational programs and activities for medical students and residents in relation to pediatric allergy and immunology.
Maintain a spirit of inquiry and scholarship in the activities of the Allergy/Immunology Service.
Qualifications

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
Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled

EOE