Prof of Clinical Pediatrics (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician

University of Illinois at Chicago•Peoria, IL

35d•$249,084 - $351,382

About The Position

The Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is recruiting a 1.0 FTE Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician to further develop the care available to children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in Central Illinois. We are looking for an energetic individual who has a passion to improve the lives of children living with disabilities and their families. There are opportunities to lead in the development of the Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Cerebral Palsy Program at OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois. This program is a collaboration of pediatric specialists in orthopedic surgery, neurodevelopmental pediatrics, neurosurgery, nutrition, occupational and physical therapies, speech and language pathology, nursing and social work. There is approval from the leadership at OSF CHOI to participate with the Cerebral Palsy Research Network and this process has been started. There is a well-established Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Program for children and adults. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in education at all levels-locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Medical students, residents and fellows participate in our clinics. There is support for research with the university as well as with the hospital. Position Summary The Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is recruiting a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician with expertise in care for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. They will participate in inpatient consultation, outpatient assessment and management, and interdisciplinary care for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. There is ample opportunity for teaching, research, quality improvement, advocacy, and community involvement.

Requirements

M.D or equivalent
Board Certification in PM&R
Eligible for licensure in Illinois

Nice To Haves

Fellowship in Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Board Eligible in Pediatric Physical Medicine and rehabilitation
Desire to develop programs for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in the region.

Responsibilities

Assessment and management of children with physical disabilities in the outpatient clinic
Inpatient consult and follow-up of patients admitted to CHOI with brain injury, spinal cord injury, physical injury.
Follow-up of patients at Almost Home Kids, a transition to home program
Management of movement disorders such as spasticity, and dystonia.
Participation in the Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Cerebral Pasly Program and the Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Program.
Teaching medical students, residents and fellows
Community involvement to enhance the lives of children with disabilities and their families

Benefits

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
More information about employee benefits can be found at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=2461262.

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