Primary Care Pediatrician - Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics SMS-3736
Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: [click to reveal phone number]
Department: Pediatrics-SMS
Opening Date: 09/19/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
SMS/SWS#: 3736
Description
This is an academic position in the practice and teaching of primary care pediatrics to medical students, residents, and allied health professionals.
Examples of Duties
I. Service 90%
1. Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU
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. Provide clinical care to patients with a specific focus on the underserved and community
health.
3. Provide quality evidence-based medical care.
4. Provide consultation and patient care under the terms of the SIU Medicine. Meet Meaningful
Use and other mandated documentation requirements.
5. Set an example to future practitioners of a highly skilled and conscientious practice of Primary
Care Pediatrics that is balanced with self-education and other academic activities.
6. Adhere to SIU Medicine's Standards of Service, compliance, patient satisfaction and provider
communication.
7. Serve as an advocate for programs and services that improve the health and well-being of
children in Central and Southern Illinois
8. Attend departmental faculty meetings and division meeting via electronic systems.
9. Participate in Primary Care Call pool, hospital rounding and newborn schedule.
II. Teaching 5%
1. Assist in the direct observation and supervision of medical students and residents in the outpatient setting.
2. Provide medical student and resident evaluation feedback per program requirements.
3. Communicate regarding concerns with individual resident performance to residency program director.
III. Research and Quality Improvement 5%
1. Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives with dedicated time for those projects related to the Patient Centered Medical Home Initiative (PCMH) and community health.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
• MD or equivalent degree
• Successful completion of an approved residency program prior to start date
• Board eligible in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois
• Maintain and update licenses/required certification
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Experience with providing primary care to underserved populations
Supplemental Information
The budgeted annual salary range is $185,000 to $203,500. The final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. Additional incentive compensation may also be available for clinical work performed beyond the standard scope of responsibilities.
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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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