Otolaryngology - Pediatric Physician

JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Physician Pediatric Otolaryngology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Peoria, IL
• Service Setting: Pediatric ENT Clinic (Hospital-based)
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: 01/05/2026 Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Estimated 10 shifts/month
• On-Call Shift Schedule: As needed; Night Call
• Call Type: In-House; Telephone
• Call Ratio: TBD
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes

COVERAGE DATES
• Starting January 5, 2026
• Ongoing; coverage to fill service gaps and provider PTO

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics only
• Patient Volume/Census: TBD
• Admissions: 0 average admissions while on call
• Rounding: Not specified
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Pediatric ENT

FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: TBD
• Trauma Level: TBD
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: TBD
• Specialty Backup Available: 2 attending ENT surgeons, 2 physician assistants
• Support Staff Available: Experienced PAs and ENT team
• Reason for Coverage: New Position

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: No (Full Privileges)
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Tonsillectomy
• Adenoidectomy
• Myringotomy with vent tube insertion
• Cauterization of the septum
• Frenulectomy
• Foreign body removal
• Abscess drainage
• Myringoplasty
• Laryngoscopy

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Illinois license (can apply if not currently held)
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Otolaryngology
• DEA: Active DEA Certification required
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with Epic EMR

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide clinical and surgical care for pediatric ENT patients
• Participate in coverage for the CHOI Pediatric ENT Clinic
• Support dedicated ENT team by filling in during service gaps or provider PTO
• Take night call coverage as needed