Asst/Assoc/Professor of Clinical Medicine (PHS) at University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria

The Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria seeks a full-time board-certified/board-eligible internal medicine or medicine-pediatrics physician to assume a leadership role within the department. The position of Assistant Associate/Professor of Clinical Medicine will direct both care and instruction at the Positive Health Solutions (PHS) clinic as a clinician and educator. PHS is the leader in Central Illinois providing comprehensive medical and case management services for persons who are living with HIV/AIDS and providing primary medical care for the LGBTQ+ community. This position will be responsible for the overall clinical supervision and management of PHS patients, the maintenance and improvement of medical systems to deliver quality health care, the coordination of the educational and clinical experience of medical students and residents assigned to the clinic, providing comprehensive care for the patients, and assisting with grant writing to secure funding. The right candidate will find that this position offers excellent personal and professional growth. Teaching opportunities with both medical students and residents are possible. Physicians with experience working with the HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ communities and who are comfortable with PrEP counseling and training are preferred. Also preferred are candidates with experience as an ambulatory clinic medical director. The position requires a medical doctorate (MD or DO) or foreign equivalent. Candidate must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Medicine-Pediatrics, current or eligible for licensure in Illinois, and current or eligible for medical staff appointment at a university-affiliated hospital. The position is available to applicants with administrative and teaching experience. H-1B and J1 visa candidates are welcome to apply.
Duties & Responsibilities
Administrative

Provide medical direction and administration to ensure adequate and qualified medical staff for clinical service and coverage needs
Provide oversight and review of patient visit coding to ensure accurate billing
Assists in the development and review of clinical protocols, emergency care procedures, and patient care policies
Supervise physicians, mid-levels, and nurses
Direct provider and medical care team meetings
Improve and expand the scope of services available with pharmacies, dental care facilities, and social support resources through community referrals
Work closely with the Behavioral Health Specialist to provide continuity of care
Provide clear written and verbal communications to patients and staff
Participate in various administrative/clinical staff meetings to include but not limited to Continuous Quality Improvement Committee, clinic meeting, general staff meeting, case conference/management, and/or administrative meetings as requested
Assist with planning to evaluate performance levels, quality of service, productivity, and future needs
Provide leadership and assist in efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of PHS while being a positive advocate toward the mission of PHS
Participate in public relations functions on behalf of PHS
Assist with grant writing to secure funding from external sources
Participate in the business and fiscal activities of the department
Other duties as assigned and appropriate to advance the mission of the Department of Medicine
Patient Care
Serve as general medicine attending physician of record or consultant for patients in the outpatient clinic at Positive Health Solutions (PHS)
Perform or supervise the performance of patient care services to include history/physical examinations and reports, clinic visit notes and evaluations, and similar services that are customarily performed in an outpatient general medicine clinic
Make referrals for secondary and tertiary care
Collaborate with other attending physicians and consultants
Participate in performance improvement projects
Participate in university committees
Perform duties in a manner that complies with all applicable standards, rules, policies, and regulations of the hospital, University of Illinois, Joint Commission, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
Resident/Student Education
Supervise residents and medical students in the outpatient clinic
Complete resident and student evaluations as assigned by the program/department
Mentor resident physicians and medical students
Opportunity to participate in resident morning report on weekdays when patient care activities allow
Opportunity to participate in curriculum development with the Residency program
Research
Opportunities to perform clinical research are available to the incumbent.
Opportunities to collaborate with resident physicians and medical students on research projects are available to the incumbent.
Research productivity is not a requirement of this position but is strongly encouraged
Minimum Qualifications
MD/Do degree
Board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine or Medicine/Pediatrics
Eligible for licensure in Illinois
Eligible for medical staff appointment at university-affiliated teaching hospital
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with the HIV/AIDS patients preferred.
Experience providing care within LGBTQ communities preferred.
Experience providing PrEP counseling and training are preferred.
Ambulatory clinic medical director experience preferred.
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For fullest consideration please apply by 1/20/2025.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $230,000 to $320,000 per year.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
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