Assistant / Associate / Professor-Pediatric Rheumatology

Assistant / Associate / Professor-Pediatric Rheumatology

Search extended through 2 / 1 / 2026

Hiring Department : UICOMP-Pediatrics

Location : Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1036267

Posting Close Date : 2 / 1 / 2026

Salary : $175,500 to $216,233 peryear

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, in partnership with OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services to children in Central Illinois. A Pediatric Rheumatologist at our Peoria campus will be part of a large pediatric group providing ambulatory and inpatient care to pediatric patients with rheumatologic illnesses. There are opportunities to partner with the adult Rheumatologist at OSF Saint Francis Hospital and build collaborative partnerships with other children's hospitals in Illinois. The department is committed to supporting research and educational needs of the successful candidate

Position Summary

Pediatric Rheumatologist to provide ambulatory and inpatient care to pediatric patients with rheumatologic illnesses at the Children's Hospital of Illinois.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide acute and ongoing consultative care to children that have rheumatologic illnesses in both the hospital and outpatient settings.
• Participate in education and training programs for medical students and residents and fellows in the Department of Pediatrics
• Participate in Collaborative research activities of the Division of Rheumatology and department
• Perform other duties of a university faculty member including committee assignments, curriculum development and student counseling.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

About University ofIllinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSFHealthcare Children's Hospital of Illinois :

UICOMP is one ofthe three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine,one of the largest public medical schools in the country. UICOMP's educational programs include 262medical students and 300 residents / fellows in 29 different post graduateprograms, 23 which are accredited by ACGME. The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments atUICOMP. In collaboration with the OSFHealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois, the Department has 19 divisions andover 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty servicesto the pediatric population in Central Illinois. The current research infrastructure withinthe Department includes an office of research, a dedicated biostatistician andan internal research funding mechanism to support our faculty.

About Children's Hospital of Illinois

Located in Peoria, OSFHealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois is the third largest pediatrichospital in Illinois and the most comprehensive hospital for kidsdownstate. With 136 beds and more than 140 pediatric subspecialists, OSFChildren's Hospital cares for more children in Illinois than any hospital outsideof Chicago. Formally established as a pediatric hospital within the walls ofOSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in 1990, OSF Children's Hospital ofIllinois has more than 7,000 inpatient admissions, 75,000 outpatient specialtyvisits, 2,400 newborn deliveries, and 18,000 emergency department visits eachyear. Learn more by visiting childrenshospitalofillinois.org.

Jump Trading Simulation &Education Center, a part of OSFInnovation, is a collaboration between University of Illinois College ofMedicine Peoria and OSF HealthCare. Jump replicates a variety of patient caresettings to ensure novice and seasoned clinicians can practice handling medicalsituations in a real-world environment. Boasting six floors and 168,000 squarefeet, the center is one of the largest of its kind and provides space forconferences, anatomic training, virtual reality and innovation. For moreinformation, visit www.jumpsimulation.org

About Peoria, Il

One of the oldest communities in Illinois with apopulation of 113,150 Peoria is equal distance from Chicago and St. Louis. Here we have an enviable standard of living,exciting venues within a 15-20 minute drive from our homes, safe streets,quality and quantity shopping, our own symphony, our own ballet, BroadwayTheater League, museums, art guilds, first-class medical facilities, thenation's oldest community theater and oldest Santa Claus parade.

Our vibrant riverfront showcases a multitude of festivalsand celebrations that light up the summer nights much like our extraordinaryFourth of July Sky Concert fireworks show that draws well over one hundredthousand annually. Residents areflocking to live in the refurbished warehouses and lofts on Water Street thatproduce the perfect lifestyle for a 24 / 7 city.

We have many global businesses that allow Peoria to playall over the world through their products and services. Peoria has begun to diversify its economy withinfotech industries as well. Thus ourbusiness community attracts some of the brightest graduates throughout thenation.

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For fullestconsideration please apply by 11 / 24 / 2025.

The budgeted salaryrange for the position is $175,500 to $216,233 per year.

Salary iscompetitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while alsoconsidering internal equity.

TheUniversity of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits,

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. Thisincludes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid timeOff, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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