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

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

SIU Medicine seeks a faculty member in the Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation to develop and deliver instructional activities for students, residents, and allied health professionals while advancing service and research in trauma and orthopaedics.

The role emphasizes participation in the community trauma program, mentorship of surgical trainees, and maintaining clinical practice with ongoing scholarly activity within the department and university.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school program.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Illinois or eligible for licensure.
• Board eligible or board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Graduate of formal trauma specialty training.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and participate in undergraduate curricula in orthopaedic trauma.
• Supervise and participate in residency training and clinical teaching.
• Stimulate and initiate clinical research in trauma and orthopaedics.
• Demonstrate commitment to service and collaboration within SIU School of Medicine.
• Maintain a surgical practice to sustain clinical proficiency and participate in departmental committees.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Clinical service

Research

Education

Graduate of accredited medical school program

Job description

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

1. Administration — 5% This individual will perform administrative duties as requested by the Chairman of the Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
   C. 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.
   E. 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 [e-mail] 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.

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.