Pediatrician (Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics)

Location : Springfield, ILJob Type: FacultyJob Number: N2301943Department: Pediatrics-SMSDivision: Primary CareOpening Date: 03/26/2024Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: ExemptBargaining Unit: N/AShift: DaysExemptorNon_Exempt: ExemptDescriptionThis is an academic position in the practice and teaching of primary care pediatrics to medical students, residents, and allied health professionals. Examples of Duties Service1. Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIUMedicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers throughcollaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability; diversityand inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement.2. Provide clinical care to patients with a specific focus on the underserved and communityhealth.3. Provide quality evidence-based medical care.4. Provide consultation and patient care under the terms of the SIU Medicine. Meet MeaningfulUse and other mandated documentation requirements.5. Set an example to future practitioners of a highly skilled and conscientious practice of PrimaryCare Pediatrics that is balanced with self-education and other academic activities.6. Adhere to SIU Medicine's Standards of Service, compliance, patient satisfaction and providercommunication.7. Serve as an advocate for programs and services that improve the health and well-being ofchildren in Central and Southern Illinois.8. Attend departmental faculty meetings and division meeting via electronic systems.9. Participate in Primary Care Call pool, hospital rounding and newborn schedule.Teaching1. Assist in the direct observation and supervision of medical students and residents in theoutpatient setting.2. Provide medical student and resident evaluation feedback per program requirements.3. Communicate regarding concerns with individual resident performance to residency programdirector.Research and Quality Improvement1. Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives with dedicated time for those projectsrelated to the Patient Centered Medical Home Initiative (PCMH) and community health.2. Regularly attend Pediatric Grand Rounds. Qualifications•Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations•MD or equivalent degree•Successful completion of an approved residency program•Board eligible in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics•Eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois•Maintain and update licenses/required certification Supplemental InformationIf you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.Pre-employment background screenings required.Paid time off: Includes 13 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of servicePaid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall illHealth, Dental, and Life insuranceOptional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.Long-term Disability InsuranceFlexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollarsVoluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursementLeaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employeesEmployee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult timesFor more information please visit