Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine
Updated 12/19/25
751 N. Rutledge St, Springfield, Illinois, United States
Physician
Hospitalist
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
The Division of General Internal Medicine at SIU School of Medicine is in search of a candidate for full-time faculty position to expand and support its efforts in the area of clinical teaching of students and residents, and patient care (i.e., clinician educators). This division occupies a central role within this university. Division members are noteworthy for their collegiality and cooperativeness, as well as work ethic. Opportunities for basic and clinical research available based on individual interests. Production based clinical compensation offers salary competitive with private practice. Comprehensive benefit package includes pension programs and professional liability coverage. Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is located in Springfield, Illinois only a few hours drive from major cities such as Chicago and St. Louis.
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of 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.
I. Administrative (includes 5% academic consideration time) 5%
A. Assume other divisional and departmental administrative responsibility as directed by the Division Chief.
B. Academic consideration time. (.05 FTE)
II. Teaching 15%
The SIU Department of Medicine is committed to delivering the highest quality medical education across the learning continuum (e.g., medical school to residency to continuing education and faculty development).
A. Clinical Teaching (7.5% - included in Service time)
All full-time faculty members are expected to teach within the context of provision of clinical care.
1. Teach, mentor, and supervise individual students and residents during in-patient and out-patient consultations and follow-up visits.
2. Prepare lectures, seminars and rounds for students on the Hospitalist Service.
B. Didactic Teaching (7.5%)
Beyond teaching within the context of provision of clinical care, all faculty members are expected to engage in formal, scheduled teaching outside the context of clinical care delivery.
1. Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, conferences and rounds for resident house staff, medical students and other learners in the Department of Medicine and other departments.
2. Provide periodic seminars/educational sessions for the division.
3. Prepare conferences for the Department of Medicine.
4. Provide lectures and conferences at hospitals in communities of Central and Southern Illinois.
III. Research and Advanced Training 0%
As defined by individual interest and in compliance with Department policy.
IV. Service (includes 7.5% Clinical Teaching effort) 80%
▪ Your full-time equivalent (CFTE) is 87.5% and includes 7.5% clinical teaching.
A. Professional Services
1. Complete inpatient and outpatient consultations requested by full-time SIU clinical faculty, house staff and community physicians.
2. Develop and maintain professional practice in accordance with departmental policy.
3. Based on the most recent Vizient (AAMC) academic median benchmark and CFTE, achieve a minimum target of 3,803 RVUs per year (1.0 CFTE = 4,346 RVUs).
Clinical duties to include:
• Staffing 166.25 total shifts.
o Shifts are weighted with days 1.0 and nights 1.2. Proportion of actual days and nights may vary based on staffing levels.
o Additional shifts may be available and/or necessary based on staffing levels as per our hospital partner needs and may be compensated separately.
B. University, Hospital and Regional Services
1. Participate in University, SIU HC and hospital committees as requested.
Qualifications
Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
Graduate of accredited medical school program.
Graduate of formal specialty training program in Internal Medicine.
Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine or eligibility for ABIM.
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Illinois or Licensed by the State of Illinois prior to employment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working in an academic environment, both inpatient and outpatient settings.
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