Hiring Department: UICOMP-Pediatrics
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1039300
Posting Close Date: 4/23/2026/ Search extended through 8/30/2026
Budgeted Salary Range: $249,084 to $351,382 per year
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) seeks candidates for the position(s) of Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician) in the Department of Pediatrics.
About the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is a regional campus of one of the largest public medical schools in the United States. We are known for having small class sizes and exceptional faculty mentorship. This allows UICOMP students to excel under a rigorous curriculum. In collaboration with our hospitals and clinical partners, UICOMP Faculty members provide care to more than 45,000 patients each year. In addition, they contribute to medical education and training for more than 260 students, and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. UICOMP healthcare partners include Jump Simulation, a world-class leader in healthcare simulation and innovation, along with OSF Saint Medical Center, OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois and Carle Hearth Greater Peoria. UICOMP is also part of a R1 research institute with translational research focusing on Alzheimer dementia and oncology.
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. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
The Division of Child Development and Rehabilitation at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria is recruiting a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician with expertise in care for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. They will participate in inpatient consultation, outpatient assessment and management, and interdisciplinary care for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. There is ample opportunity for teaching, research, quality improvement, advocacy, and community involvement.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assessment and management of children with physical disabilities in the outpatient clinic
Inpatient consult and follow-up of patients admitted to CHOI with brain injury, spinal cord injury, physical injury.
Follow-up of patients at Almost Home Kids, a transition to home program
Management of movement disorders such as spasticity, and dystonia.
Participation in the Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Cerebral Pasly Program and the Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Program.
Teaching medical students, residents and fellows
Community involvement to enhance the lives of children with disabilities and their families
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
M.D or equivalent
Board Certification in PM&R
Eligible for licensure in Illinois
Preferred Qualifications
Fellowship in Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Board Eligible in Pediatric Physical Medicine and rehabilitation
Desire to develop programs for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in the region.
To apply, please visit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/18923?c=uic, scroll towards the bottom of the page and click, “Apply Now”.
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For fullest consideration please apply by 6/22/2026.
The budgeted salary range for the position is $249,084 to $351,382 per year.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.