General Neurologist (Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology) - SMS-3456

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine seeks a faculty member for the Neuroscience Institute to provide expert care for neurologic diseases while educating medical students and residents. Responsibilities include patient care, teaching, research, and administrative tasks to align with the mission of the institution.

Benefits

Paid time off including 12 holidays per year

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement

Long-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Licensed as a physician and neurologist in Illinois.
• Board certified or board eligible in Neurology.
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for patients with neurologic disease.
• Teach medical students and residents.
• Participate in clinical trials and publish research.

Skills

Sensitivity to needs of underrepresented minority populations

Education

Licensed physician and neurologist in Illinois

Board certified or board eligible in Neurology

Job description

Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: N2301942
Department: Neuroscience Institute-SMS
Division: Adult Neurology
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt

Description

This 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. This position will have responsibilities in administration, teaching, research and medical service as they pertain to the general mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and the specific needs of the Department of Neurology. Responsibilities shall include direct patient care, teaching and work rounds, lectures, protocol development and staff education.
Examples of Duties

I. 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.
Qualifications

1. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
2. Licensed as a physician and neurologist in the State of Illinois at the time of hire.
3. Board certified or board eligible in Neurology at the time of hire.

Supplemental Information
If 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 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional 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 Insurance

Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary 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 reimbursement

Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

For more information please visit

Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: N2301942
Department: Neuroscience Institute-SMS
Division: Adult Neurology
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt

Description

This 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. This position will have responsibilities in administration, teaching, research and medical service as they pertain to the general mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and the specific needs of the Department of Neurology. Responsibilities shall include direct patient care, teaching and work rounds, lectures, protocol development and staff education.
Examples of Duties

I. 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.
Qualifications

1. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
2. Licensed as a physician and neurologist in the State of Illinois at the time of hire.
3. Board certified or board eligible in Neurology at the time of hire.

Supplemental Information
If 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 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional 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 Insurance

Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary 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 reimbursement

Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

For more information please visit