Academic Hospitalist

The Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks applicants for academic hospitalists/internists to join a growing department known for innovative educational programs. The candidate will supervise the performance of patient care services on patients at a 642-bed, tertiary care, academic medical center and will fully participate in the teaching programs for undergraduate medical students and residents. 

UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, one of the largest public medical schools in the country. The Department of Medicine’s hospitalists teach at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, a tertiary care facility serving a 37-county region with a population of over 2 million people. A joint venture between UICOMP and OSF, the Jump Trading Simulation Education Center (https://www.jumpsimulation.org) is a world-class facility with over 40,000 square feet of space that provides the highest level of clinical education, medical research, and training. 

Position Summary

Supervise the performance of patient care services on patients at a 642-bed, tertiary care, academic medical center and fully participate in the teaching programs for undergraduate medical students and residents.

Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Serve as full-time hospitalist (attending physician of record or consultant) for twenty-three (23) weeks per year thereafter on the University Hospitalist and Teaching Service (UHATS)
•  Perform or supervise the performance of patient care services and procedures on patients
•  Collaborate with other attending physicians and consultants
•  Assure orderly transfer of care to other physicians when assigned hours of service end
•  Reinforce hospitalist processes for patient care
•  Document daily involvement in patient care in the medical record and record charges appropriate to the level of service provided and documented
•  Participate in performance improvement projects defined by the department chair

Resident/Student Education

• Supervise residents in an Ambulatory office when needed and not on service (average two half-days per month)
•  Perform internal medicine bedside teaching when assigned to UHATS to standards of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
•  Participate in Morning Report daily while on service and most days when off service
•  Provide at least one Grand Rounds yearly
•  Provide lectures for residents and medical students
•  Work with the other core members of the faculty on curriculum development and process improvement with the goal of exceptional resident/student education

Administrative/Research

• Assume responsibility for the business and fiscal activities of the department through routine evaluation of coding and documentation, regular review of charges and charge capture, interaction with the University billing department, and other activities as appropriate to maintain the fiscal health and regulatory compliance of the department
•  Serve on appropriate educational committees at the College of Medicine
•  Serve on appropriate hospital committees to improve the quality of patient care
•  Function as a faculty person within the statutes of the University of Illinois and as a staff member within the by-laws of the university-affiliated hospital(s)
•  Other duties as assigned and appropriate to advance the mission of the Department of Medicine.
•  Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $220,000 to $275,000 per year.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Healthcare Excellence: Peoria is home to top-tier medical institutions, including OSF HealthCare, Carle Health, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria. These facilities provide opportunities for collaboration, research, and professional growth.

Educational Opportunities: The city is a center for medical education and research, offering access to training programs and residencies through the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria and other institutions.

Affordable Cost of Living: Peoria boasts a lower-than-average cost of living, with affordable housing options and a variety of neighborhoods to suit different lifestyles.

Cultural and Recreational Offerings: The city features attractions such as the Peoria Riverfront Museum, the Caterpillar Visitors Center, and the Peoria Civic Center. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby Forest Park Nature Center, Illinois River recreational areas, and numerous parks and trails.

Strong Community Ties: Peoria offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere with excellent schools, vibrant community events, and diverse dining and entertainment options. Learn more about how the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is helping to transform healthcare here: https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of employee benefits: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=2461262.

The position requires a medical doctorate (MD or DO) or foreign equivalent. The candidate must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, eligible for licensure in Illinois, and eligible for medical staff appointment at a university-affiliated hospital.  Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess MD or DO or equivalent degree
• Must be board certified or board eligible for certifying examination of the American Board of Internal Medicine or comparable certifying authority
• Must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois
• Must be eligible for medical staff appointment at university-affiliated hospital

To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19536?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.