What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Medicine Faculty Physician - Correctional Medicine position at UI Health?
Hiring Department: Department of Family and Community Medicine
Location: Rockford, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1028512
Posting Close Date: 2/24/2025
About The University Of Illinois Chicago
Located on the University of Illinois Chicago Health Sciences Campus in Rockford, Illinois, the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford educates medical students, master of science in medical biotechnology students, family medicine residents and fellows. Community-based education through a network of affiliated healthcare partners in Rockford, across Illinois and around the world provides rich clinical experiences for students. UICOMR is also home to a robust research enterprise supported by the Office of Research and is a leader in serving underserved communities through its National Center for Rural Health Professions. With a commitment to community engagement and social responsibility, UICOMR offers an environment where employees can make a difference while living in an affordable mid-size city with plenty of year-round cultural and recreational activities.
Position Summary
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford (UICOMR) seeks a board-certified, full-time family medicine physician for an Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Family Medicine position to serve as medical director of Correctional Medicine. This position involves direct patient care (10-20%) at our county jail and serves as the medical director of Correctional Medicine, overseeing a robust full-time medical enterprise at a 1,000 inmate facility and juvenile detention center. Additional duties in our academic department include clinical care and faculty supervision of medical students and residents in both the inpatient and outpatient settings with opportunities in education, research and leadership.
Duties & Responsibilities
Benefits-eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package that offers Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday, and Sick; and tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits for a complete list of employee benefits.
Application Instructions
Please include a cover letter, CV, and list of three professional references with your application.
We will begin reviewing applications on or around Monday, December 16, with full consideration given to those received by this date.
Fullest consideration date: Monday, December 16, at 5:00 pm (CST)
The search committee will review applications received prior to this date for early action.
Final date: Monday, February 24, 2025, at 5:00 pm (CST)
Applications received through Monday, February 24, 2025, at 5:00 pm (CST), will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Location: Rockford, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1028512
Posting Close Date: 2/24/2025
About The University Of Illinois Chicago
Located on the University of Illinois Chicago Health Sciences Campus in Rockford, Illinois, the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford educates medical students, master of science in medical biotechnology students, family medicine residents and fellows. Community-based education through a network of affiliated healthcare partners in Rockford, across Illinois and around the world provides rich clinical experiences for students. UICOMR is also home to a robust research enterprise supported by the Office of Research and is a leader in serving underserved communities through its National Center for Rural Health Professions. With a commitment to community engagement and social responsibility, UICOMR offers an environment where employees can make a difference while living in an affordable mid-size city with plenty of year-round cultural and recreational activities.
Position Summary
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford (UICOMR) seeks a board-certified, full-time family medicine physician for an Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Family Medicine position to serve as medical director of Correctional Medicine. This position involves direct patient care (10-20%) at our county jail and serves as the medical director of Correctional Medicine, overseeing a robust full-time medical enterprise at a 1,000 inmate facility and juvenile detention center. Additional duties in our academic department include clinical care and faculty supervision of medical students and residents in both the inpatient and outpatient settings with opportunities in education, research and leadership.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Direct clinical patient care at the county jail (1-2 half days per week).
- Provide leadership and oversight of our full-time medical practice at the county jail and juvenile detention center (1 half day per week).
- Faculty supervision for clinical care provided by family medicine residents in both the inpatient and outpatient settings (4-6 weeks per year of inpatient supervision and resident precepting (1-2 half days per week)).
- Direct clinical patient care and management of a personal panel of patients (2-3 half days per week).
- Presentation of didactics to support medical education.
- Advising and mentoring of residents.
- Participation in resident and faculty recruitment activities.
- Precepting medical students on their family medicine clerkship in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Participation in scholarship activities to include dissemination.
- Participation in various committees related to the mission of the College of Medicine.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
- MD or DO or its foreign equivalent
- Board Certified in Family Medicine at the time of hire
- Unrestricted Illinois license to practice medicine or Illinois license-eligible
- 2 years of academic experience
- Experience in Correctional Medicine
Benefits-eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package that offers Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday, and Sick; and tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits for a complete list of employee benefits.
Application Instructions
Please include a cover letter, CV, and list of three professional references with your application.
We will begin reviewing applications on or around Monday, December 16, with full consideration given to those received by this date.
Fullest consideration date: Monday, December 16, at 5:00 pm (CST)
The search committee will review applications received prior to this date for early action.
Final date: Monday, February 24, 2025, at 5:00 pm (CST)
Applications received through Monday, February 24, 2025, at 5:00 pm (CST), will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Salary : $230,000 - $270,000
