at SIU Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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
Service
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.
Teaching
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.
Research and Quality Improvement
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.
2. Regularly attend Pediatric Grand Rounds.
Qualifications
* Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
* MD or equivalent degree
* Successful completion of an approved residency program
* Board eligible in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics
* Eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois
* Maintain and update licenses/required certification
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.
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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.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
