Job Specifics

• Full-time Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Division Lead opportunity at Children's Hospital of Illinois, the only full-service children's hospital outside of Chicago.

• Join a collaborative team to grow a general pediatric orthopedic surgical and non-surgical practice with an opportunity to develop a subspecialty interest in areas such as clubfoot care, neuromuscular, and spinal deformity.  

• Large built-in referral network supported by a pediatric physician program, providing immediate access to a stable patient population.

• Balanced practice consisting of outpatient clinic, inpatient consults, shared call responsibilities, and a broad spectrum of pediatric surgical cases.

• Dedicated block operating room time with an experienced pediatric surgical team and comprehensive support resources.

• State-of-the-art ambulatory care building opening in 2027, designed to enhance surgical, procedural, and multidisciplinary pediatric care.

• Opportunity for continued clinical and academic growth within a health system focused on innovation, program development, and excellence in patient care.

• Children's Hospital of Illinois is a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and has a Level III NICU, ECMO services, and a comprehensive congenital heart program.

• High percentage of index cases with access to the full complement of advanced minimally invasive surgical equipment, including but not limited to O-Arm navigation, Medtronic Stealth navigation, ROSA, and MazrX.

• Comprehensive multidisciplinary support including fellowship-trained pediatric anesthesiologists, pediatric radiologists, neonatologists, pediatric intensivists / hospitalists, child life specialists, and dedicated advanced practice providers supporting inpatient care.

• Academic appointment opportunities through the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria.

• Access to an accredited Surgical Simulation Center with opportunities for innovation, research, and surgical education.

Division Lead Specifics

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Pediatric Orthopedic Division, supporting the continued growth of clinical services and helping position Children’s Hospital of Illinois as a destination center for pediatric specialty care.

• Strengthen collaboration across CHOI and OSF HealthCare by fostering strong relationships with referring providers, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners.

• Oversee quality, safety, and performance initiatives within the division to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and a consistent, high‑value experience for families.

• Support the academic mission through active participation in teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activity in partnership with the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria.

• Guide development, recruitment, and retention to build a sustainable and high‑performing division.

• Collaborate with other faculty in maintaining excellence in general pediatric education within pediatrics, emergency medicine and surgery.

• Maintain a clinical service program to meet regional needs.

Children's Hospital of Illinois

Located in Peoria, OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois is the third largest pediatric hospital in Illinois and the most comprehensive hospital for kids downstate. CHOI serves a population base of approximately 4.5 million, is a Level One trauma center and is the only pediatric hospital within OSF Healthcare system. With 136 beds and more than 40 pediatric subspecialists, OSF Children’s Hospital cares for more children in Illinois than any hospital outside of Chicago. Formally established as a pediatric hospital within the walls of OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in 1990, OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois has more than 7,000 inpatient admissions, 75,000 outpatient specialty visits, 2,500 newborn deliveries, and 18,000 emergency department visits each year.

Required Qualifications

Experience: At least 5 years of pediatric orthopedics practice with leadership experience

Education: Doctorate

Licenses/Certifications:

• Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
• Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies).
• Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
• Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs. Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
• Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.

OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes: 

• Generous paid time off from Day One!
  • Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge 
  • Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
  • Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
  • CME time and dollars  
• Signing bonus 
• Concierge relocation services 
• Health, life, dental, and retirement plans 
• Paid occurrence based malpractice 
• Residency/Training Stipend
• Student Loan repayment and counseling 
• Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
• Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $675,000-$729,000. 
  • Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations.  Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.

The Community

Peoria, Illinois

• OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center has fulfilled the Mission of our Sisters since 1877. OSF Saint Francis has grown into the fifth-largest medical center in Illinois, with nearly 6,000 employees and 640+ patient beds. A major teaching affiliate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, OSF Saint Francis is the area’s only Level I Trauma Center and tertiary care medical center. We are also home to OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois, OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute and the OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute.
• Nestled in the heart of the Illinois River Valley, Peoria is the largest Illinois metropolitan area outside of Chicago and St. Louis. Here, you can live as big or small as your heart desires! Check out the City of Peoria, with its urban amenities and hustle. Or choose a suburb, small town or rural life, with a laid-back vibe and community schools.
• Regarded as an ideal blend of urban, suburban and rural influences, the Greater Peoria area offers a lower cost of living, easy commutes and amenities that appeal to an array of lifestyles.
• In Peoria, you’ll find an educated populace fueled by respected universities and medical schools, professional and NCAA Division I college sports, and of course the home base for the OSF HealthCare Ministry which was founded here in 1877.
• Visit osfcareers.org/peoria to download our full community guide.