Pediatric General Surgeon SMS-3737

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an academic position in the practice and teaching of pediatric surgery to medical students, residents, and allied health professionals. The role involves both teaching and service responsibilities, aiming to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research, and community service.

Requirements

Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
Board-eligible or Board-Certified in Pediatric Surgery
MD license
Able to be licensed in the State of Illinois
Successful completion of a Pediatric Surgery residency program

Responsibilities

Carry out delegated responsibilities concerning the instruction of medical students in the disciplines of general surgery and pediatric surgery as well as general medical care.
Participate in and direct formal rounds, conferences, and seminars.
Provide leadership and instruction during formal and informal ward rounds.
Teach surgical principles during operative procedures.
Act as a role model for the house staff and provide instruction during rounds, conferences, and in the operating room.
Provide oversight for the pediatric surgical rotation for house officers.
Develop and present continuing medical education programs for Central Illinois.
Carry out the responsibilities of the Medical Directorship of Pediatric Trauma for SJH.
Demonstrate commitment to the mission and behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine.
Provide 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.
Provide a role model for students and residents by maintaining a practice of high quality in general pediatric surgery.
Provide consultative and/or diagnostic service to house staff and other physicians.
Provide support and service in conjunction with the Department of Pediatrics.
Participate in assigned departmental, medical school, and hospital committees.