General Neurologist (Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology)

DescriptionThis position will provide specialized care for patients with neurologic disease in the SIU Neuroscience Institute, and will be responsible for teaching the discipline to medical students and residents.Examples of DutiesI. Teaching 10%1. Presentation of lectures, seminars, conferences and rounds for residents and students (Years II, III and IV).2. Participate in Neurology grand rounds (attend weekly, present periodically).3. Participate in the basic science and other didactic curricula for neurology residents.4. Conduct clinical (bedside and otherwise) teaching of neurology and other house staff and medical students in the outpatient clinic and during rounds on inpatient service at assigned hospital(s).II. Service (Patient Care) 80%1. Develop and maintain a professional practice in accordance with departmental policy and the University practice plan (SIU Healthcare).2. Conduct 8 half -days of outpatient clinics per week including supervision of resident clinic.3. Provide inpatient care through consultations and, when appropriate, principal care as part of weekly rotations on the neurology inpatient service at assigned hospital(s).4. Provide outreach outpatient clinics as needed.III. Administration 5%1. Serve on university, departmental and hospital committees as needed.2. Participate in scheduled meetings as a member of the hospital staff at St. John's Hospital, Springfield Memorial Hospital, Decatur Memorial Hospital and other partners as needed.IV. Research 5%(Time devoted to research will be raised or lowered depending on a faculty member's productivity and career goals. Time in research can/will be moved to teaching or clinical service, accordingly.)1. Participate in clinical trials of new therapies for neurologic disease.2. Publish research in peer reviewed journals and in other suitable scientific media.3. Present at regional, national and international scientific meetings.QualificationsSensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populationsGraduate of accredited medical school programGraduate of formal specialty training program in NeuorologyBoard certified or board eligible in NeurologyLicensed to practice medicine as a Neurologist in the State of Illinois or eligible for such licensureSupplemental InformationIf you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu 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.

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