Pediatric Neurology Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-SMS-3190

SIU Medicine; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

SIU Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, is seeking a full-time academic role focused on pediatric neurology. This position includes mentoring residents, teaching medical students, and providing outpatient experiences. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent, be board eligible in child neurology, and meet state licensure requirements. The role supports the development of Telemedicine clinics and provides excellent service under the SIU School of Medicine mission. Apply now to join an inclusive team dedicated to education and service.

Qualifications

• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
• Board eligible for Certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.
• Demonstrated potential and ability for teaching and service.

Responsibilities

• Mentor pediatric neurology residents on child neurology.
• Provide outpatient experience for medical students.
• Develop Telemedicine clinics in central and southern Illinois.

Skills

Sensitive to underrepresented minority populations

Teaching skills

Clinical service skills

Telemedicine knowledge

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Board eligible for Certification in Neurology

Eligible for licensure in Illinois

Job description

Description

This is a full-time academic position in the practice and teaching of pediatric neurology to medical students, residents, and allied health professionals.

Examples of Duties

Teaching

1. Mentor pediatric neurology residents rotating on child neurology.
2. Provide an outpatient experience for MS III's and MS IV's in pediatric neurology.
3. Present lectures, seminars, conferences and rounds for residents and students.
4. Present one Pediatric Grand Rounds per year.
5. Present lectures in local and regional meets for the Department of Pediatrics.
6. Evaluate student and resident performance.
7. Provide one student seminar during each six-week pediatric clerkship.

Service

1. Demonstrate, 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.
2. Develop and maintain a professional practice in accordance with department policy and the SIU HealthCare practice plan.
3. Establish a pediatric neurology outpatient clinic a minimum of 6 half days per week. The outpatient clinics may include: Springfield, IL; Decatur, IL; Quincy, IL and other sites to be determined.
4. Provide ER consultations and inpatient care through consultations on the Pediatric wards, PICU and NICU at St. John's Children's Hospital and Memorial Medical Center.
5. Read EEG's at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital/Springfield, IL; Memorial Medical Center/ Springfield, IL; Blessing Hospital/Quincy, IL; Sarah Bush Lincoln/Mattoon, IL; Passavant Area Hospital/Jacksonville, IL; and Southern Illinois Health Care/Carbondale, IL.
6. Develop Telemedicine clinics in Decatur, IL and other regional off-site centers to meet the needs of children with neurological disorders in central and southern Illinois.

Qualifications

• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
• MD or equivalent degree
• Board eligible for Certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois
• Demonstrated potential, interest, and/or ability for effectiveness in teaching, service, and/or research

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.