Open Rank Faculty (Pediatric Pulmonologist)

Hiring Department: Department of Pediatrics

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023748

Posting Close Date: 4/19/24

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

About the Department of Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital of the University of Illinois is home to >120 faculty, 39 Pediatric Residents, 16 Med/Peds Residents, 14 Fellows, and a growing, nationally ranked pediatric research program. Each year, our faculty receives more than $20 million in research grants. The Partnership for Pediatric Care encompassing the inpatient units at Children’s Hospital of the University of Illinois (CHUI) and Cook County Health includes more than 110 beds (16 pediatric intensive care, 24 step-down, and 70 neonatal intensive care unit). Designations include Level III NICU, PCCC (critical care), EDAP (emergency room), and Burn and Trauma (CCH). The Partnership for Pediatric Care provides convenient access to outpatient services at more than 30 locations including Mile Square Federally Qualified Health Centers and Cook County Health clinics. Each year, the Partnership for Pediatric Care serves more than 100,000 children with nearly 230,000 visits. The Department of Pediatrics has the primary leadership role in the child health enterprise across UI Health.

About the Section of Pediatric Pulmonary, Allergy & Immunology and Sleep Medicine
The Section of Pediatric Pulmonary, Allergy-Immunology, and Sleep Medicine offers extensive services for evaluation and management of acute and chronic respiratory diseases, allergies (food and environmental), primary and secondary immune deficiencies, and sleep disorders. We provide allergy tests by skin prick test, blood test, and food challenge. Our team provides an individualized action plan and comprehensive patient education. The UI Health Sleep Science Center provides diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment for children with sleep disorders. Our team includes board-certified physicians in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Allergy-Immunology, and Pediatric Sleep Medicine; nurses; and pharmacists. Our comprehensive asthma program focuses on preventive care to minimize visits to emergency rooms, unplanned doctors’ office visits, hospitalizations, and school absenteeism

Description:

The Section of Pediatric Pulmonary, Allergy & Immunology and Sleep Medicine, Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a committed professional for an Open Rank Faculty (Pediatric Pulmonologist) appointment with rank/tenure commensurate to experience. The successful candidate will develop an academic career in pediatric pulmonary medicine, emphasizing clinical care and teaching excellence. Research opportunities are provided and encouraged based on individual interests and potential.

• Clinical: The successful candidate will provide clinical care in pediatric pulmonology in both outpatient and inpatient settings. UIC is not an accredited CF center, but evaluation of CF is performed.
• Teaching: The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in Pediatric Pulmonology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Research: Research aspirations are encouraged and will be supported based on interests and potential.
• Service: The faculty member will serve on departmental and/or University committees as appropriate and act in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.
• Administrative: If preferred by the candidate, there are opportunities to assume administrative roles such as Director of Pediatric PFT Lab and/or Associate Chief Section Chief.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

MD or equivalent

Unrestricted IL medical license/eligible for IL medical license

Board certified/board eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology

Training and Board Certification in Sleep Medicine or Allergy and Immunology

Demonstrated experience in academic medical center providing clinical care to patients ages birth to 21.

Demonstrated experience teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion (DEI)

Research focus and/or external funding.

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