Pediatric ENT

The division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children's Hospital of Illinois (CHOI) is looking for a fourth surgeon to join their tertiary hospital practice. CHOI is a tertiary hospital and the home for University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP). The division currently has two fellowship trained surgeons and offers a broad spectrum of surgical interventions including open and endoscopic airway repair, navigated sinus surgery, endoscopic choanal atresia repair, cochlear implantation, bone anchored hearing aids, and ossicular chain reconstruction. In addition to outpatient clinics the division also provides inpatient consultation to pediatrics, PICU, CVICU, a level 3 NICU.

We also participate in Multidisciplinary clinics through an integrated space adjacent to our clinic. Unique to our base hospital is Jump Trading and Simulations Center, a large sq foot simulation center with support for teaching and research. Through our affiliation we UICOMP there are opportunities to teach medical students, residents, and fellows an academic appointment is available if so desired. Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled

Opportunity Highlights

• Busy pediatric practice with long wait-lists and a significant opportunity for growth
• Join a team of 2 full-time physicians and 2 Physician Assistants (PA)
• Conduct routine examinations, diagnose and treat various ENT conditions using minimally invasive techniques
• Extensive airway management program staffed by pediatric surgeons and pulmonary physicians
• Highly clinical position with opportunities for scholarly and clinical research interests
• Perform surgical procedures such as myringotomy, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and nasal surgery
• Through affiliation with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students
• Collaborate with other pediatric specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex cases
• Access to a world-class research and simulation center that replicates various patient care settings to ensure novice and seasoned clinicians can practice handling medical situations in a life-like environment.
• Patient population and equipment available to perform the full range of otolaryngology procedures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Licenses/Certifications: Physician Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice medicine in current state. Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.

ACGME Accredited Residency training in Otolaryngology.

Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Otolaryngology.

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 programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

ACGME Accredited Fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.