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Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon; Assistant or Associate Professor - SMS

Job in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62777, USA
Listing for: SIU Medicine
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
  • Doctor/Physician
    Surgeon
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon (Assistant or Associate Professor) - SMS-3341

Overview

The incumbent will function as a faculty member in the Department of Surgery, in the Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. The incumbent will be responsible for active participation in the development and delivery of instructional activities to students, residents, and allied health professionals and for service and research functions related to specialty interest and expertise.

Examples of Duties
  • I. Administration 5%
    This individual will perform administrative duties as requested by the Chairman of the Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
  • II. Teaching 15%
    A. Participate in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in orthopaedic trauma.
    B. Participate directly in orthopaedics and rehabilitation residency training.
    C. Act as a mentor on the Basic Surgical Clerkship.
    D. Provide a role model as a practitioner/teacher for faculty, house staff, and students.
    E. Serve as resource to hospital staff concerning the clinical management of orthopaedic trauma patients.
    F. Participate in continuing education programs in orthopaedics within the clinical faculty and for practicing physicians in the area
  • III. Research 15%
    A. Stimulate and initiate clinical research efforts in the areas of trauma and orthopaedics.
    B. Seek extra and intramural grant support.
    C. Provide a role model as an investigator and medical writer to residents/medical students
  • IV. Service 50%
    A. 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
    B. Work on programmatic issues relating to the development, implementation, and coordination of the community-wide trauma program.
    D. Set an example of highly skilled and conscientious practice of surgery that is balanced with self-education and other academic activities as an example to future practitioners of surgery in the area.
    E. Maintain a surgical practice in order to maintain clinical proficiency.
    F. Share in Orthopaedic call schedule.
    F. Participate in departmental, University and hospital committees.
    H. Represent the Division in departmental, School, University, hospital and community matters as requested.
    I. Assist in the development of programs for the care of the hospitalized patient.
  • Qualifications
  • Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
  • Graduate of accredited medical school program
  • Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Illinois or eligible for such licensure
  • Successful completion of an Orthopaedic residency program
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Graduate of formal specialty training program in Trauma
  • Supplemental Information

    If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr recruitment or call  Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

    The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

    Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

    Pre-employment background screenings required.

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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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