Description
Discover your calling at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, where we can offer a tailored position providing OB/GYN patient care, teaching future physicians in the heart of the Midwest, and enjoying the benefits of a flexible work/life program.
We are seeking a skilled General Obstetrician and Gynecologist with a passion for teaching and academic medicine to join our growing team. This position offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while mentoring and training residents and medical students in obstetrics and gynecology in a dynamic, academic clinical environment.
Whether your clinical interest is laborist-only, ambulatory-only, or a combination of both, including scholarly pursuits, we can customize a position to you. Weekday 24-hour laborist shifts have 24-post-call time off, and weekend 24-hour shifts offer an additional day off, so you don’t lose your weekend. Ambulatory shifts can be both as a resident-preceptor or as the primary physician seeing patients on your own.
We offer a competitive salary and the University of Illinois System provides generous paid leave, enrollment in the State University Retirement System pension, including malpractice coverage. Education and career growth is encouraged with annual stipends and paid time off for professional development.
Position Summary
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is seeking a skilled General Obstetrician and Gynecologist with a passion for teaching and academic medicine to join our growing team. This position offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care, including actively participating in the educational and clinical training of residents and medical students in obstetrics and gynecology. Clinical opportunities exist for laborist-only, ambulatory-only, or a blend of both inpatient and outpatient, including dedicated time allocated for scholarly activity.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in obstetrics and gynecology, encompassing both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Actively participate in the teaching of residents and medical students in the context of clinical obstetrics and gynecology, fostering a culture of learning and professional development.
Engage in scholarly activities.
Contribute to departmental initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
MD or DO.
Board-certified or board-eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to teach residents and medical students.
Experience or interest in research and academic leadership preferred.
We are located in Peoria, Illinois – a central Illinois city with all the urban amenities, minus the traffic. Peoria boasts a low cost of living, the largest park district in Illinois with dozens of miles of walking/biking paths, an airport with 11 direct destinations, a vibrant music and arts scene, minor league sports and more. The Peoria metro area is home to 375,000 people and just two hours from Chicago and St. Louis.
Peoria is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, and our OB/GYN residency program accepts up to four residents per year.
Academic offices are connected to a quaternary care hospital with a Level I Trauma Center, one of the most comprehensive neuroscience centers in the Midwest, the largest children’s hospital in downstate Illinois, including Jump Simulation, a world-class medical simulation center.
UIC is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty, committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities. UIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11311?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.
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For fullest consideration please apply by 12/16/2024.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $335,000 to $385,000.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters at https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/one.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=5705 to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applications from individuals regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disability status.
The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation at https://jobs.uic.edu/request-and-accomodation/.
