Associate/Professor-Pediatric Ophthalmology (Section Chief)

About the role

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks a pediatric ophthalmologist with a strong track record in healthcare leadership and program development for the position of Section Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Department of Pediatrics.

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.

Requirements

• MD/DO or compatible degree international medical degree
• 3 years ophthalmology residency and 1-year AAPOS approved pediatric ophthalmology fellowship.
• Board Certified in Ophthalmology
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois
• 3-5 years Clinical experience in the field of pediatric ophthalmology

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include MD/DO or compatible degree international medical degree, 3 years ophthalmology residency and 1-year AAPOS approved pediatric ophthalmology fellowship, Board Certified in Ophthalmology, eligible for licensure in Illinois, and 3-5 years clinical experience in the field of pediatric ophthalmology.

Skills

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

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The budgeted salary range for the position is $320,000 to $370,000 per year. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.