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Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon (Assistant or Associate Professor) - SMS-3341

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Springfield (IL)

On-site

USD 200,000 - 300,000

Full time

17 days ago

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Job summary

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is seeking a faculty member in the Division of Orthopaedics to participate in teaching, research, and service. The role emphasizes curriculum development in orthopaedic trauma and requires an active clinical practice to maintain proficiency.

Benefits

12 paid holidays per year
Health, Dental, and Life insurance
Optional life insurance for spouse and dependents
Prescription drug benefits
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

  • Licensed to practice medicine in Illinois or eligible for licensure.
  • Board certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in development and implementation of undergraduate curricula in orthopaedic trauma.
  • Stimulate and initiate clinical research efforts in trauma and orthopaedics.
  • Maintain a surgical practice for clinical proficiency.

Skills

Sensitivity to underrepresented minority populations

Education

Graduate of accredited medical school program
Successful completion of an Orthopaedic residency program
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
Graduate of formal specialty training program in Trauma

Job description

Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: N2301792
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%A. Participate in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in orthopaedic trauma.
B. Participate directly in orthopaedics and rehabilitation residency training.
C. Act as a mentor on the Basic Surgical Clerkship.
D. Provide a role model as a practitioner/teacher for faculty, house staff, and students.
E. Serve as resource to hospital staff concerning the clinical management of orthopaedic trauma patients.
F. Participate in continuing education programs in orthopaedics within the clinical faculty and for practicing physicians in the area
III. Research 15%
A. Stimulate and initiate clinical research efforts in the areas of trauma and orthopaedics.
B. Seek extra and intramural grant support.
C. Provide a role model as an investigator and medical writer to residents/medical students
IV. Service 50%
A. 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
B Work on programmatic issues relating to the development, implementation, and coordination of the community-wide trauma program.
D. 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.
E. Maintain a surgical practice in order to maintain clinical proficiency.
F. Share in Orthopaedic call schedule.
F. Participate in departmental, University and hospital committees.
H. Represent the Division in departmental, School, University, hospital and community matters as requested.
I. Assist in the development of programs for the care of the hospitalized patient.
Qualifications

  1. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
  2. Graduate of accredited medical school program
  3. Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Illinois or eligible for such licensure
  4. Successful completion of an Orthopaedic residency program
  5. Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
  6. Graduate of formal specialty training program in Trauma

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: N2301792
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%A. Participate in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in orthopaedic trauma.
B. Participate directly in orthopaedics and rehabilitation residency training.
C. Act as a mentor on the Basic Surgical Clerkship.
D. Provide a role model as a practitioner/teacher for faculty, house staff, and students.
E. Serve as resource to hospital staff concerning the clinical management of orthopaedic trauma patients.
F. Participate in continuing education programs in orthopaedics within the clinical faculty and for practicing physicians in the area
III. Research 15%
A. Stimulate and initiate clinical research efforts in the areas of trauma and orthopaedics.
B. Seek extra and intramural grant support.
C. Provide a role model as an investigator and medical writer to residents/medical students
IV. Service 50%
A. 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
B Work on programmatic issues relating to the development, implementation, and coordination of the community-wide trauma program.
D. 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.
E. Maintain a surgical practice in order to maintain clinical proficiency.
F. Share in Orthopaedic call schedule.
F. Participate in departmental, University and hospital committees.
H. Represent the Division in departmental, School, University, hospital and community matters as requested.
I. Assist in the development of programs for the care of the hospitalized patient.
Qualifications

  1. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
  2. Graduate of accredited medical school program
  3. Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Illinois or eligible for such licensure
  4. Successful completion of an Orthopaedic residency program
  5. Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
  6. Graduate of formal specialty training program in Trauma

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
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