Clinical Assistant Professor Maternal-Fetal Medicine Springfield, Illinois Southern Illinois University Medicine in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a board eligible/certified specialist to join an established program in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

The team includes three board certified full-time maternal-fetal medicine physicians, a nurse practitioner, a genetic counselor and team of dedicated sonographers. Reporting to the Division Chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Robert Abrams, MD, this is an exciting opportunity to expand and enhance an academic Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division that is vital to improving the health of the people and communities of central and southern Illinois. Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists work in association with the South Central Illinois Perinatal Center, located at flagship hospital of Hospital Sisters Health System, St. John's Hospital. It is a Level I trauma center and Level II pediatric trauma center and a Level III Perinatal Center.

As a Level III Perinatal Center, St. John's in partnership with SIU Medicine physicians, provides the highest level of care for mothers and babies in central Illinois. Their Center for Women and Infants welcomes more than 1,800 babies every year. In addition, the 37-county area served by the South Central Illinois Perinatal Center benefits from a very robust telehealth program. The antenatal unit is staffed 24/7 for expectant mothers who may need extra care during their pregnancy. The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine is committed to the mission of SIU Medicine to assist the people of central and southern Illinois in meeting their health care needs through education, patient care, research, and service to the community. Founded in 1970, SIU has received national and international recognition for innovation in medical education and offers a welcoming environment for dedicated clinicians who love to teach.

Highlights of the position and area include:

Developing a robust Maternal-Fetal Medicine practice including deliveries. Assisting in the development of programs for the care of high-risk pregnant patients including telehealth. Collaboration with faculty nationally recognized for innovative medical education, cutting edge research and quality care. Teaching, mentoring, and providing training for medical students and residents. A highly competitive salary, excellent benefits package and University funded malpractice plan. Great work life balance in Springfield, IL, a "Top Places to Live" community. Family oriented communities, excellent schools, affordable housing and abundance of cultural and recreational activities. Easy access to metropolitan amenities in Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Qualifications: Must be board certified or board eligible in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the state of Illinois. Excellent skills in interpersonal relationships, collaboration, and program development are essential. Must perform deliveries.

For full consideration: A letter of interest and curriculum vitae should be directed to the executive search firm: Jordan Search Consultants c/o Adam Rockey by email, [Register to View] ; by phone, [Register to View] ; or by mail to Jordan Search Consultants, 113 Church Street, O?Fallon, MO 63366.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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