Position Summary

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a pediatric gastroenterologist with a track record in healthcare leadership and program development for the position of Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and other health care professionals.
• Develop & conduct clinical and/or basic research in the field of Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development, student counseling and administration.
• Develop a vision for expansion and growth of current clinical services.
• Provide leadership to support the faculty in the Division of Gastroenterology to achieve excellence in clinical care, teaching, and research.
• To sustain an existing supportive and collaborative environment for other subspecialists thus facilitating programs that care for high complexity patients.
• To support quality improvement efforts and safety initiatives within the Division.
• Provide care for patients with gastrointestinal, liver and nutrition disorders and consultation and support to other services.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, dietetic services, psychologists, and 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.