Orthopaedic Surgeon (Assistant or Associate Professor - SMS-2402

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned academic institution in Springfield, IL seeks an Orthopaedic Surgeon for a faculty position. This role involves educating medical students and residents while performing clinical and research duties. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching and community service in orthopaedics.

Benefits

Paid time off including 12 holidays

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Retirement account options

Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Illinois or eligible.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Participate in medical education and training.
• Lead clinical and research functions in orthopaedics.
• Provide excellent service to patients and community.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Teaching

Research

Mentorship

Education

Medical degree from accredited program

Orthopaedic residency completion

Job description

Orthopaedic Surgeon (Assistant or Associate Professor - SMS-2402

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Description

The incumbent will function as a faculty member in the Department of Surgery, in the Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. The incumbent will be responsible for active participation in the development and delivery of instructional activities to students, residents, and allied health professionals and for service and research functions related to specialty interest and expertise.

Location : Springfield, IL

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: N1600561

Department: Surgery-SMS

Division: Orthopaedic Surgery

Opening Date: 12/08/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Shift: Days

ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt

Description

The incumbent will function as a faculty member in the Department of Surgery, in the Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. The incumbent will be responsible for active participation in the development and delivery of instructional activities to students, residents, and allied health professionals and for service and research functions related to specialty interest and expertise.

Examples of Duties

I. ADMINISTRATION 5%

This individual will perform administrative duties as requested by the Chairman of the Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

II. TEACHING 15%

• Participate in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in orthopaedis.
• Participate directly in orthopaedics and rehabilitation residency training.
• Act as a mentor on the Basic Surgical Clerkship.
• Provide a role model as a practitioner/teacher for faculty, house staff, and students.
• Serve as resource to hospital staff concerning the clinical management of orthopaedic patients.
• Participate in continuing education programs in orthopaedics within the clinical faculty and for practicing physicians in the area
  
  

III. RESEARCH 15%

• Stimulate and initiate clinical research efforts in the area of orthopaedics.
• Seek extra and intramural grant support.
• Provide a role model as an investigator and medical writer to residents/medical students
  
  

IV. SERVICE 65%

• Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability, diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement
• Work on programmatic issues relating to the development, implementation, and coordination of the community-wide trauma program.
• Set an example of highly skilled and conscientious practice of surgery that is balanced with self-education and other academic activities as an example to future practitioners of surgery in the area.
  
  

D .Maintain a surgical practice in order to maintain clinical proficiency.

• Share in Orthopaedic call schedule.
• Participate in departmental, University and hospital committees.
• Represent the Division in departmental, School, University, hospital and community matters as requested.
• Assist in the development of programs for the care of the hospitalized patients
  
  

Qualifications

Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations

Graduate of accredited medical school program

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Illinois or eligible for such licensure Successful completion of an Orthopaedic residency program

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery

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

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