About the Department

This is an academic position in the practice and teaching of primary care pediatrics to medical students, residents, and allied health professionals. 

Position 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.

Minimum 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

Other Qualifications

The budgeted annual salary range is $185,000 to $203,500, representing the academic base salary only, which is funded through the University. The final academic base salary will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget considerations. Additional clinical compensation will be provided separately through a member practice agreement.