Asst / Assoc / Prof of Clinical Pediatrics-Pulmonology (Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Medical Director)

Asst / Assoc / Prof of Clinical Pediatrics-Pulmonology (Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Medical Director)

Base pay range : $195,000.00 / yr - $326,600.00 / yr

Hiring Department : UICOMP-Pediatrics   Location : Peoria, IL USA   Requisition ID : 1037155   Posting Close Date : 12 / 9 / 2025

Budgeted Salary Range : $195,000 to $326,600 per year

Are you looking to advance your career and lead a group of dedicated staff to continue providing excellent care for cystic fibrosis patients? The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric pulmonologist to fill a full-time position as Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Director in the Department of Pediatrics’ Pulmonology / Sleep Division. Our CF center is accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and is the largest in central Illinois with robust research and ongoing quality improvement (QI) projects to provide our patients with the best clinical experience and outcome. There are also opportunities to practice pediatric sleep medicine or collaborate with other services and become involved with multidisciplinary clinics. We work with providers to create a schedule that promotes good work-life balance while fulfilling your clinical responsibilities. And our benefits package is one of the best in healthcare.

The ideal candidate will have an MD, DO, or equivalent degree, completed 3 years of pediatric residency / 3 years pediatric pulmonology fellowship, be BC / BE in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology and will hold or have applied for an Illinois physician’s license. The position includes working with and leading the CF team in various research projects and optimizing patient experience, teaching medical students and residents, scholarly activities, and providing clinical services for outpatients and inpatient services for patients hospitalized at OSF Healthcare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, UICOMP’s main clinical partner. In addition to cystic fibrosis, the pediatric pulmonology program also includes a home ventilator program, a sleep medicine program, asthma clinics and general pulmonary clinics as well as flexible bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing.

We look forward to meeting you to discuss and explore this opportunity together.

Position Summary

Are you looking to advance your career and lead a group of dedicated staff to continue providing excellent care for cystic fibrosis patients? The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric pulmonologist to fill a full-time position as Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Director in the Department of Pediatrics' Pulmonology / Sleep Division. Our CF center is accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and is the largest in central Illinois with robust research and ongoing quality improvement (QI) projects to provide our patients with the best clinical experience and outcome.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities for CF Medical Director portion of position :

• Provide care, diagnostic and treatment services to children with cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary conditions including performing flexible bronchoscopies and interpreting pulmonary function testing when clinically indicated.
• Contribute to the educational programs and activities for medical students and residents in relation to cystic fibrosis and other areas of pediatric pulmonology.
• Work collaboratively with the Adult CF Medical Director and Division Head of Pulmonology / Sleep Medicine
• Attend annual CF conference
• Uphold requirements for CF center accreditation
• Interact with nursing and other non-physician staff leadership to develop interdisciplinary plans to improve clinic function.
• Develop, revise and implement a strategic plan addressing long-term teaching and patient care needs of the clinic.
• Reinforce performance expectations of Residents and Attendings.
• Develop and implement evaluations of Residents and Attendings.
• Provide administrative / fiscal management for the clinic (budget management, formulary review, stakeholder meetings).
• Design and implement quality improvement initiatives that improve clinic function and clinical care.

Responsibilities For Faculty Portion Of Position

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

About University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSF Healthcare Children’s Hospital of Illinois :

UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP’s educational programs include 262 medical students and 300 residents / fellows in 29 different post graduate programs, 23 which are accredited by ACGME. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments at UICOMP. In collaboration with the OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services to the pediatric population in Central Illinois. The current research infrastructure within the Department includes an office of research, a dedicated biostatistician and an internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty.

About 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. With 136 beds and more than 140 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, 2,400 newborn deliveries, and 18,000 emergency department visits each year. Learn more by visiting childrenshospitalofillinois.org.

Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center, a part of OSF Innovation, is a collaboration between University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria and OSF HealthCare. Jump replicates a variety of patient care settings to ensure novice and seasoned clinicians can practice handling medical situations in a real-world environment. Boasting six floors and 168,000 square feet, the center is one of the largest of its kind and provides space for conferences, anatomic training, virtual reality and innovation. For more information, visit www.jumpsimulation.org

About Peoria, Il

One of the oldest communities in Illinois with a population of 113,150 Peoria is equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis. Here we have an enviable standard of living, exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from our homes, safe streets, quality and quantity shopping, our own symphony, our own ballet, Broadway Theater League, museums, art guilds, first-class medical facilities, the nation’s oldest community theater and oldest Santa Claus parade.

Our vibrant riverfront showcases a multitude of festivals and celebrations that light up the summer nights much like our extraordinary Fourth of July Sky Concert fireworks show that draws well over one hundred thousand annually. Residents are flocking to live in the refurbished warehouses and lofts on Water Street that produce the perfect lifestyle for a 24 / 7 city.

Our global business community supports Peoria’s growing technology and healthcare landscape.

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For fullest consideration please apply by 10 / 1 / 2025. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and / or veteran status. Please visit the required employment notices and posters to view non-discrimination statements and information about background checks and E-Verify. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation if needed.

EEO / AA Statement : As an EOE / AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status.

Note : Seniority level : Director; Employment type : Full-time; Job function : Education and Training; Industries : Hospitals and Health Care.

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