Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology

Location : Springfield, IL

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: N2101491

Department: Neuroscience Institute-SMS

Division: Adult Neurology

Opening Date: 12/08/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Shift: Days

ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt

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Description

Provider will have responsibilities in administration, teaching, research and medical service as they pertain to the general mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and the specific needs of the Department of Neurology. Responsibilities shall include direct patient care, teaching and work rounds, lectures, protocol development and staff education.

Examples of Duties

Teaching 10%

Presentation of lectures, seminars, conferences and rounds for residents and students (Years II, III and IV).

Participate in Neurology grand rounds (attend weekly, present periodically).

Participate in the basic science and other didactic curricula for neurology residents.

Conduct clinical (bedside and otherwise) teaching of neurology and other house staff and medical students in the outpatient clinic and during rounds on inpatient service at assigned hospital(s).

Service (Patient Care) 80%

Develop and maintain a professional practice in accordance with departmental policy and the University practice plan (SIU Healthcare).

Conduct outpatient clinics in subspecialty clinic, general neurologic disorders clinic, and supervision of resident clinic except when staffing the inpatient service.

Provide inpatient care through consultations and, when appropriate, principal care as part of weekly rotations on the neurology inpatient service at assigned hospital(s).

Participate in Botox clinic.

Work with other faculty physicians to maintain a functional DBS neurosurgery program and provide back up as needed.

Provide outreach outpatient clinics as needed.

Administration 5%

Serve on university, departmental and hospital committees as needed.

Participate in scheduled meetings as a member of the hospital staff at St. John's Hospital, Springfield Memorial Hospital, Decatur Memorial Hospital and other partners as needed.

Research 5%

(Time devoted to research will be raised or lowered depending on a faculty member's productivity and career goals. Time in research can/will be moved to teaching or clinical service, accordingly.)

Participate in clinical trials of new therapies for neurologic disease.

Participate in multi-center clinical trials of new therapies for movement disorders.

Publish research in peer reviewed journals and in other suitable scientific media.

Present at regional, national and international scientific meeting. Qualifications

Licensed as a physician in Illinois

Board certified/eligible in Neurology

At least 1 year of post-doctoral training in Movement Disorders

Supplemental Information

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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.

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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