Assistant/Associate/Professor – Colorectal Surgeon - Peoria, United States - UI Health

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Assistant/Associate/Professor – Colorectal Surgeon

(Search extended through 5/29/2024)

Hiring Department : UICOMP-Surgery

Location : Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID :

Posting Close Date : 5/29/2024

The Departmentof Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is seekingan experienced colorectal surgeon to join its faculty and to provide servicesat OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Thesuccessful candidate will be fellowship-trained in colorectal surgery. Theymust also have exceptional clinical outcomes, interpersonal skills, and acommitment to the long-term development of a colorectal surgery program inthe community. The position will include a faculty rank of Assistant,Associate, or Professor, commensurate with experience level.

The facultymember will have the opportunity to teach residents, engage in research andparticipate in clinical program development. Our Department vision includesproviding excellent clinical care while helping educate future physicians. Ourcommunity has a strong support team of physicians that work with the localcommunity in providing the highest-level care for patients.

Position isideal for applicants with strong teaching abilities and interpersonal skills.There are many opportunities to grow and advance within the Department ofSurgery. This individual will also participate in quality improvementactivities and develop initiatives, programs, and research studies incollaboration with other attending physicians, residents, and medicalstudents. A strong research programinfrastructure exists, and there are multiple opportunities for engagement inlocal, regional, and national professional societies.

Position Summary

To provide instruction, engage in research, and participate in clinical program development while providing the highest-level care for patients.

Duties & Responsibilities

Serve as part of the General Surgery Service.

Provide clinical coverage with surgical section.

Perform surgery and patient follow-up.

Provide education and mentorship to medical students and residents.

Develop clinical and/or research studies in association with other attendings, residents, and medical students.

Other duties as directed by the UICOMP Chair of Surgery.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Eligible to obtain permanent Illinois medical license

American Board of Surgery certification or eligibility.

Fellowship-trained in colorectal surgery.

Eligible for faculty appointment at rank of Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor.

Must be eligible for medical staff membership and privileges at university-affiliated teaching hospital.

Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.

Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in teaching colorectal surgery to medical students and residents.

Peer recognition in field and participation in regional/national societies and editorial board appointment on specialty journals.

Experience in presentation/participation in national meetings on specialty topics.

Basic science, clinical, or education research skills.

Competitivebase salary plus incentives, generous vacation pay and sick time, loanrepayment options, paid occurrence- based malpractice, CME and association andmembership dues, health, life, and dental insurance, retirement plan and paidrelocation.

OSFHealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center is the fifth largest medical center inIllinois. A major teaching affiliate of the University of Illinois, College ofMedicine at Peoria, OSF partners with both residency and fellowship programs.It is the area's only Level 1 Trauma Center and a tertiary referral center forall emergency surgery for a large catchment of central Illinois. The OSFHealthCare Cancer Institute will open its doors in 2024. With innovativetreatment options such as proton beam therapy, OSF and Peoria will be adestination for those in need of advanced cancer care. The OSF Cancer Institutewill be among fewer than 40 cancer centers in the country with proton beamtherapy and only the second in Illinois. You will enjoy caring for patients atthis brand-new cancer center.

Peoriais a mid-sized city nestled in the Illinois River Valley that providesopportunities for a variety of lifestyles. Live in the City of Peoria, with itsurban amenities and hustle. Or choose suburb small town or rural life with alaid-back community vibe and community schools. Whatever you choose:

High quality life with a lower cost of living

Three hours or less from Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis

Easy commutes everywhere

Excellent area schools

General Wayne Downing Peoria International Airport

A variety of great dining and entertainment options

Excellent salary and benefits package. Level of academic appointmentbased on experience.

For fullestconsideration, please submit your application by 4/1/2024:

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