Assistant/Associate/Professor-Peoria (Child Development)

Assistant/Associate/Professor-Peoria (Child Development)

Hiring Department : UICOMP-Pediatrics
Location : Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1026754
Posting Close Date : 10/31/2024

The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) seeks a physician for a position at the level of Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor to enhance an important clinical program.

The Child Development and Rehabilitation general pediatrician position requires candidates who have or are eligible for Illinois licensure, BC/BE in pediatrics and a passion for caring for infants and children who have or at risk of having neurodevelopmental disabilities. The general pediatrician will work with neurodevelopmental pediatricians, developmental behavioral pediatricians and nurse practitioners to support the continued development of several comprehensive service lines within the Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation. Candidates with scholarly and research interests are highly desirable, along with experience in teaching medical students and residents.

Position Summary
This pediatrician will support the continued development of several comprehensive service lines within the Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation. Candidates with scholarly and research interests are highly desirable, along with experience in teaching medical students and residents.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Participate in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs of the Department.
2. Provide outpatient diagnostic and management services for patients in the region with general developmental delay, intellectual disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder.
3. Organize and conduct research programs in developmental behavior pediatrics.
4. Perform other duties of a University faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling, and administration.
5. Help lead quality improvement projects for the division.

Minimum Qualifications

1. MD/DO or foreign equivalent
2. Eligible for licensure in Illinois
3. Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics
4. 3 years Residency in Pediatrics

Preferred Qualifications

1. Leadership in teaching residents and medical students
2. 3-5 years experience working with infants and children who have or at risk of having neurodevelopmental disability.
3. Experience in diagnosing and managing autism spectrum disorder in young children.
4. Experience in evaluation and management of infant and children with cerebral palsy.

To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at , scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, 'Apply Now' .

For fullest consideration please apply by 8/21/2024.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. #J-18808-Ljbffr