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Pediatric Pulmonologist; Assistant​/Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics - SMS

Job in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62777, USA
Listing for: SIU Medicine
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-09
Job specializations:
  • Doctor/Physician
    Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant, Pediatrician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Pediatric Pulmonologist (Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics) - SMS-3405

Description

This is a full time academic position providing direct patient service and teaching pediatric pulmonary medicine to medical students and residents.

Examples of Duties
  • Participate in the Pediatric Clerkship Program:
    • a. Supervise and teach 3rd and 4th year medical students rotating on the inpatient service and in outpatient pulmonary clinics.
    • b. Complete feedback evaluations for all students supervised to include not only numeric data, but specific comments for future improvement.
    • c. Review and write questions for problem-based educational endeavors and simulated patient exams as requested by the Clerkship Director.
    • d. Develop goals and objectives to offer a 4th year elective to medical students.
  • 2. Meet with Pediatric Clerkship Director to develop and implement 3rd year medical student teaching responsibilities and curriculum.
  • 3. Participate in the Pediatric Residency Program:
    • a. Facilitate resident rotation:
    • Maintain an up-to-date rotation description, reviewed at least annually;
    • Create resident schedule for rotation;
    • Provide precepting and teaching to residents on rotation;
    • Maintain an up-to-date resource list for rotating residents to reference; and
    • Complete resident evaluation at the end of each rotation.
  • b. Participate in resident core conferences:
  • Minimum 4 conferences from the division per year.
  • c. Attend Resident Research Day.
  • d. Attend the Annual Program Evaluation Meeting.
  • 4. Assist in the assessment of education needs for Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine and develop education programs to meet these needs.
  • 5. Facilitate formal nursing education programs in the Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Clinic.
  • 6. Create patient education materials for distribution, as needed.
  • 7. Develop and continually revise and update triage (phone) nurse protocols to keep staff up-to-date and evidence-based.
  • 8. Grant interviews for print and broadcast media for the purpose of patient education and public enlightenment about matters related to Pediatrics and the practice of medicine.
  • 9. Serve as a role model as a practitioner for faculty, house staff and students.
  • 10. Participate in continuing education programs for both the clinical faculty and for practicing physicians in the area.
  • II. Service (Patient Care) 75%:
    • 1. 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.
    • 3. Participate in the Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine on-call schedule. Call schedules will be split equally on an annualized basis. Monthly call schedule will be reviewed by Associate Chair for Specialty Services for approval.
    • 4. Provide a consultative pediatric pulmonary medicine inpatient service.
    • 5. Maintain an outpatient clinical practice in pediatric pulmonary medicine to enhance clinical proficiency. Outpatient clinical practice will average 4.5 half-day sessions per week to include outpatient office visits as well as outpatient procedures (bronchoscopy, bronchoalveolar lavage, pulmonary function test interpretation and cardiopulmonary exercise testing). Will be on campus 3 days per week.
    • 6. Develop written guidelines to ensure continuity of care and quality patient care are provided within the Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine Clinic.
    • 7. Provide consultation and patient care under the terms of the SIU Health Care's URO Plan.
    • 8. Adhere to SIU Health Care's Standards of Service, compliance, patient satisfaction, and provider communication.
  • III. Administration:
    • 1. Serve as an advocate for programs and service that improve the health and well-being of children in central and southern Illinois.
    • 2. Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives.
    • 3. Participate in research activities that do not conflict with clinic responsibilities.
    • 4. Serve as director for the pediatric cystic fibrosis care clinic at SIU Health Care.
    • 5. Regularly attend Pediatric Grand Rounds, Journal Club, Resident Rounds and M&M Conferences. Present at Grand Rounds annually.
    • 6. Represent the Department of Pediatrics on committees as requested.
    • 7. Attend national meetings and symposia in pediatric pulmonary medicine and related fields for the purpose of contribution, acquisition of additional knowledge, and as an example to other physicians.
    • 8. Serve on the Residents Recruitment Committee:
      • a. Assist with applicant evaluations;
      • b. Assist with candidate interviews; and
      • c. Assist in developing a rank list.
    • 9. Attend departmental faculty and division meetings.
    • 10. Maintain and update licenses/required certification(s).
  • Qualifications
    • Graduate of accredited medical school program
    • Successful completion of an approved residency program
    • Eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois
    • Demonstrated potential, interest, and/or ability for effectiveness in teaching, service, and/or research
    • Board eligible for certification in Pediatric Pulmonology by the American…
    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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