Neonatologist/Assistant or Associate Professor SMS-3635

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 295,000 - 324,500; Full time

Job summary

SIU Medicine seeks an academic neonatologist to teach medical students, residents, and allied health professionals in Newborn Medicine. The role includes clinical duties as attending at a Level III Nursery and active participation in education and scholarly activity.

The position emphasizes teaching, patient care, and service within an academic division of Pediatrics, with opportunities to contribute to quality assurance and regional leadership in Neonatology.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Board-certified in Pediatrics by ABP.
• Board-eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by ABP.
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Teach Newborn Medicine to medical students, residents, and allied health professionals.
• Provide clinical care as attending Neonatologist in Level III Nursery.
• Participate in committees and regional, state, national activities in Newborn Medicine.
• Supervise and instruct 3rd and 4th year medical students.

Skills

Minority outreach

Education

MD or equivalent

Board-certified in Pediatrics

Board-eligible Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Illinois licensure eligibility

Job description

Description

This is an academic position in the practice and teaching of Newborn Medicine to medical students, residents, and allied health professionals.

Examples of Duties

Teaching (10 %)

1. Participate in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in Newborn Medicine.
2. Participate directly in Pediatric and Family Practice residency training related to Newborn Medicine.
3. Participate in continuing education programs in Neonatology and Newborn Medicine for both the clinical faculty and for practicing physicians in the area.
4. Serve as a role model for students and residents as a teacher and practicing Neonatologist, including supervision and instruction to 3rd and 4th year medical students.

Service (Patient Care) (80 %)

1. Set an example to future practitioners of highly-skilled and conscientious practice of Newborn Medicine that is balanced with self-education and other academic activities. Provide backup and attendance at all high-risk deliveries, when requested. Provide service as attending physician at the Level III Nursery at St. John's Children’s Hospital and Memorial Medical Center, including in-house call.
2. Maintain a clinical practice in Newborn Medicine in order to enhance clinical proficiency.
3. Participate in peer reviews for assessing clinical practice skills for the faculty within the Division, as requested by the Division Chief.

Administration (5 %)

1. Serve on such committees as may be assigned by the Division Chief, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics or Dean of the School of Medicine.
2. Participate in quality assurance programs as assigned by the Director.
3. Represent the Division in regional, state, and national matters pertaining to Newborn Medicine.
4. Attend national meetings and symposia in Newborn Medicine and related fields for the purpose of contribution, acquisition of additional knowledge, and as an example to other physicians.
5. Fulfill the responsibilities in the Advanced Practice Nurse Collaborative Agreement.

Research (5 %)

1. Promote scholarly activities to enhance the academic environment of the Division.
2. Promote development of academic or research activities in the Division, related to Newborn Medicine.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree
• Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations

Salary and Benefits

The budgeted annual salary range is $295,000 to $324,500, representing the academic base salary only, which is funded through the University. The final academic base salary will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget considerations. Additional clinical compensation will be provided separately through a member practice agreement.

EEO Statement

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.