Associate/Professor-Pediatric Ophthalmology (Section Chief)

OSF HealthCare • Peoria, IL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a pediatric ophthalmologist with a track record in healthcare leadership and program development for the position of Section Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology. This role involves establishing and maintaining educational programs, stimulating scholarly activity, expanding clinical services, and providing leadership to faculty within the Division of Ophthalmology. The position also includes direct patient care, research, and participation in university faculty duties.

Requirements

• MD/DO Degree or foreign equivalent
• Eligible for Illinois Physician License
• Board certified in Ophthalmology
• 3 years of Ophthalmology Residency and 1 year of AAPOS approved Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship
• 3 - 5 years clinical experience in the field of Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Experience teaching medical students and residents in the area of Pediatric Ophthalmology

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience in program development
• Mentorship of other faculty clinicians

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective education programs in Pediatric Ophthalmology for medical students and residents.
• Collaborate with other faculty in maintaining excellence in general pediatric education.
• Stimulate and nurture scholarly activity within the Division and strengthen current research portfolio.
• Expand clinical service program to meet regional needs.
• Develop a vision for expansion and growth of current clinical services.
• Provide leadership to support the faculty in the Division of Ophthalmology to achieve excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research.
• Sustain an existing supportive and collaborative environment for other subspecialists thus facilitating programs that care for high complexity patients.
• Support quality improvement efforts and safety initiatives within the Division and Children’s Hospital of Illinois.
• Direct and conduct his/her own research in Pediatric Ophthalmology.
• Provide care for patients with Ophthalmologic diseases admitted to Children’s Hospital of Illinois, consultation and support to other services and manage patients in ambulatory clinics.
• Collaborate with other ancillary services to provide high quality, safe, and individualized patient, and family centered care.
• Perform duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development and administration.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
• Eligible for benefits.
• The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior