Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology/Decatur - SMS-3069

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Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology/Decatur - SMS-3069

Location

Decatur, IL

Job Type

Faculty

Job Number

N2101425

Department

Neuroscience Institute-SMS

Division

Adult Neurology

Opening Date

12/08/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Shift

Days

Exempt or Non_Exempt

Exempt

Description

This position will provide specialized care for patients requiring Pain Management, will be responsible for day to day clinical management of the Pain Center at DMH and will be responsible to teaching this discipline to medical students and residents. 

Examples of Duties

I. Teaching 5%
1. Presentation of lectures, seminars, conferences and rounds for residents and students (Years II, III and IV)
2. Participate in Neurology/Neurosurgery grand rounds
3. Participation in the basic science and other didactic curricula for neurology residents
4. Conduct clinical (bedside and otherwise) teaching of pain management to neurology and other housestaff and medical students.
II. Service (Patient Care) 85%
1. Develop and maintain a professional practice in accordance with departmental policy and the University practice plan (SIU Healthcare).
2. Conduct 5 days of outpatient clinics per week exclusively related to pain management, including new and established outpatient visits, injection and interventional procedures and chemodenervation, and other procedures deemed within the providers capability and as credentialed by Decatur Memorial Hospital.
3. In conjunction with SIU and Springfield Pain Clinic in Springfield, develop a multi-disciplinary clinical program for pain management.
4. Develop collaborative clinical and research relationships with other faculty members of the SIU’s Neuroscience Institute Decatur, including Neurology and Neurosurgery.
III. Administration 5%
2
1. Participate in scheduled meetings as a member of the hospital staff at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
2. Serve on university, departmental and hospital committees as needed.
3. Provide day to day clinical management of the Pain Center at Decatur Memorial Hospital, including APPs in pain management.
IV. Research 5%
1. Clinical research studies to include multicenter therapeutic trials and self-inititated studies of pain management.
2. Collaborative research with other SIU clinical faculty.

Qualifications

1. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
2. Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois with interest and special expertise in pain management.
3. Board eligible or board certified in Anesthesiology, Neurology or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 

Supplemental Information

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu 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.

The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at https://www.siumed.edu/police-security.  This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL.  This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

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.

Paid time off: Includes 13 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

For more information please visit https://www.siumed.edu/hr/siu-school-medicine-benefits 

Agency
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Address
327 West Calhoun

Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Phone
217-545-0223