Pediatric General Surgeon SMS-3737

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 393,000 - 437,000; Full time

Job summary

SIU Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, seeks a qualified candidate for an academic position in pediatric surgery. This role involves teaching medical students, residents, and allied health professionals while providing high-quality service in pediatric surgery.

Key responsibilities include overseeing surgical rotations, participating in educational programs, and maintaining a practice dedicated to diversity and inclusion. The position offers a salary range of $393,000 to $437,000, with additional clinical compensation available.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or Board-Certified in Pediatric Surgery.
• Able to be licensed in the State of Illinois.
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students and residents in surgical principles and procedures.
• Provide consultative services to staff and physicians.
• Serve in committees and provide excellent service in pediatric surgery.

Skills

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Expertise in pediatric surgery

Instruction and mentoring

Education

MD license

Completion of Pediatric Surgery residency

Job description

Description

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

Examples of Duties

Teaching (25%)

• Carry out delegated responsibilities concerning the instruction of medical students in the disciplines of general surgery and pediatric surgery as well as general medical care. This includes participation in and direction of formal rounds, conferences, and seminars; leadership and instruction during formal and informal ward rounds; and teaching of surgical principles during operative procedures.
• Act as a role model for the house staff and provide instruction during rounds, conferences, and in the operating room.
• Provide oversight for the pediatric surgical rotation for house officers.
• Develop and present continuing medical education programs for Central Illinois.
• Carry out the responsibilities of the Medical Directorship of Pediatric Trauma for SJH.

Service (75%)

• 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.
• Provide a role model for students and residents by maintaining a practice of high quality in general pediatric surgery.
• Provide consultative and/or diagnostic service to house staff and other physicians.
• Provide support and service in conjunction with the Department of Pediatrics.
• Participate in assigned departmental, medical school and hospital committees.

Qualifications

• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
• Board-eligible or Board-Certified in Pediatric Surgery.
• MD license.
• Able to be licensed in the State of Illinois.
• Successful completion of a Pediatric Surgery residency program.

Supplemental Information

The budgeted annual salary range is $393,000 to $437,000, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.