Opportunity Overview
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP), in partnership with OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois, seeks a Pediatric Pulmonologist to join a growing academic division positioned for significant expansion. This opportunity offers the rare ability to shape the future of pediatric pulmonary care while building clinical programs around your interests.
As a faculty member within the Department of Pediatrics, you will provide inpatient consultative services and outpatient pulmonary care, teach medical students and residents, and contribute to a thriving academic environment. Whether your interests include cystic fibrosis, sleep medicine, home ventilation, asthma management, bronchoscopy, research, or program development, leadership is committed to creating a practice that aligns with your career goals. The division currently offers substantial protected time and flexibility designed to foster both professional fulfillment and work-life balance.
Opportunity Highlights
- Shape the future of a growing Pediatric Pulmonology division
- Leadership opportunity available as Cystic Fibrosis Medical Director
- Flexible practice model tailored to clinical interests
- Benefit from a light 1:4 call schedule designed to support physician quality of life
- Dedicated APP and advanced practice nurse support
- Accredited Cystic Fibrosis Center
- Practice within established multidisciplinary programs, including aerodigestive care, Down syndrome care, sleep medicine, asthma, and home ventilation
- Bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing available
- Opportunity to develop neuromuscular, chronic lung disease, and multidisciplinary specialty clinics
- Faculty appointment with University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
- Contribute to the state's only multidisciplinary sickle cell program, expanding access to coordinated specialty care for children and families across Illinois
- Research encouraged, but not required
- Access to research coordinators, biostatistical support, and internal funding
- Approximately 20% protected academic and administrative time
- Option for a four-day clinical workweek
Required Qualifications
- MD Degree or foreign equivalent
- Eligible for Illinois Physician License
- Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology
- 3 years of Pedatrics Residency and 3 years of Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship
Preferred Qualifications
- Pediatric Sleep Medicine is preferred but not required
- Clinical teaching experience
Why UICOMP
UICOMP is one of three campuses within the University of Illinois College of Medicine and serves more than 300 residents and fellows across a wide range of graduate medical education programs. The Department of Pediatrics includes 19 pediatric subspecialty divisions and more than 145 faculty members dedicated to advancing pediatric care, education, and research.
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois is Central Illinois' largest pediatric hospital, featuring 136 beds, more than 140 pediatric specialists, and over 40 pediatric subspecialties. The hospital offers extensive clinical resources and multidisciplinary collaboration across neonatology, pediatric critical care, gastroenterology, neurology, otolaryngology, and additional pediatric specialties.
Community Information
Peoria offers a remarkable combination of affordability, family-friendly neighborhoods, short commutes, cultural amenities, and access to major metropolitan areas. Residents enjoy a vibrant riverfront, performing arts venues, outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and a cost of living below many larger academic markets.
- Convenient access to both Chicago and St. Louis
- Strong public and private school options
- Expanding downtown riverfront and cultural district
