Associate/Professor Pediatric Cardiology/Section Chief at University of Illinois Chicago in Peoria, IL

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Position Summary The Department of Pediatrics of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks a nationally recognized Pediatric Cardiologist with a strong track record of leadership and of building clinical programs. There is an expectation that the new leader will grow the current clinical programs and develop a strategy to promote destination program status and regional referrals. The Section currently offers opportunities to participate in medical student, resident, and fellow education. The new leader will ensure the section continues to contribute to the education mission of the department and hospital. University and Health system leaders will consider supporting the development of fellowship training programs to promote the program's regional and national reputation. The leader will promote the growth of clinical and translational research with emphasis on institution wide collaboration. It is expected that the new Section Chief will develop and submit a research strategy for the section within the first year and align it with the Department and Children's Hospital of Illinois research and innovation priorities. The new leader will enhance clinical operations with the goal to grow and expand current clinical offerings and align clinical research priorities to enhance the program stature as a regional and national leader. The Section Chief must exhibit the qualities required to be a successful leader in a complex organization, including working collaboratively across various organizations and effectively promoting the Section with community providers, leaders, donors, and hospital executives. This individual will have the opportunity to work in a blended academic/not-for-profit hospital with some verticals that are within private practice (i.e. Anesthesia/CIRA). Duties & Responsibilities The Section of Pediatric Cardiology consists of 10 physicians, 4 Advanced Practice Providers. There are two pediatric intervention cardiologists, two board certified ACHD physicians, three fetal cardiologists, an advanced imaging cardiologist, and a preventive cardiologist. The cardiac cath lab provides state-of-the-art interventions for children and adults with congenital heart disease. Bolstered by 2 trained Interventional Cardiologists, the lab offers care to tiny premature infants all the way to adults with congenital heart disease. The annual volume has grown to nearly 200 cases. The cath lab equipment is slated to be upgraded in the next year and this position will move into a new pediatric spirality center opening early 2028. Adult Congenital Cardiology is a program through the Congenital Heart Center and reports through the division of pediatric cardiology. The ACHD program is a regional leader and has ACHA accreditation for nearly 10 years. The program sees the most complex ACHD patients, and teams with interventional cardiology, EP, cardiac surgery, heart failure, transplant, MFM, and anesthesia to provide outstanding care. The team consists of two boarded ACHD physicians, two trained APRNs, a nurse coordinator, and a social worker. Our echocardiography program is IAC certified in pediatric/congenital transthoracic, fetal, and transesophageal echo. The fetal echo team is a member of the Fetal Heart Society and has collaboration with the Perinatology team through the Fetal Care Center. Nearly 1000 fetal echocardiograms are performed every year and total TTE volume is over 6000 per year. Additionally, remote surface echo reads are provided for nearly 20 other facilities. The echo lab team has a robust QI program supported by pediatric dedicated sonographers. Advanced cardiac imaging is outstanding at our institution. Cardiac MRI and CT are supported through a joint effort between cardiology and radiology. This collaboration brings high-quality imaging to support the surgical team as well as procedural planning. Advanced imaging techniques such as 3D rendering and 4D beating hearts are frequently utilized t