Cardiac Surgeon - Assistant​/Associate Professor

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiac Surgeon for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, depending on experience and academic record. Tenure/Non-tenure track eligible.

This is an exciting opportunity to expand and enhance an academic Cardiothoracic Surgery program in Illinois. This position will have privileges at Springfield Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. John’s Hospital. Applicants must have completed a residency and fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Illinois licensure is a requirement of employment. Duties include maintaining a medical practice, teaching students, and engaging in clinical and/or basic science research.

SIU School of Medicine is located in the historic capital city of Springfield, Illinois with a population of 120,000 serving over 2 million throughout central and southern Illinois. The SIU Medical School has received national and international recognition for innovation in medical education and offers a welcoming environment for dedicated clinicians who love to teach. Our regional presence includes collaborations with HSHS St.

John’s and Springfield Memorial Hospital as teaching and patient care sites.

Springfield Memorial Hospital has one of the nation’s largest and technologically advanced facilities, the Memorial Learning Center, where the SIU Surgical Skills Training Center is located. These resources further expand SIU’s mission to be a national leader for excellence in healthcare learning and innovation.

Springfield offers an exceptional central Midwestern location to metropolitan communities such as Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Springfield is a regional hub for comprehensive healthcare services. It is an excellent place to live and raise a family, with an affordable cost of living. Excellent public and private schools are available, as well as an accredited community college and a University of Illinois Campus.

Lake Springfield offers boating, fishing and other recreational activities. In Springfield, you will also find the home of Abraham Lincoln, his burial site and the Lincoln Presidential Library.

Board-eligible or board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery;
Illinois medical license or able to be licensed in the State of Illinois, successful completion of Cardiothoracic Surgery residency and fellowship. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Until filled. Our faculty enjoy self-insured malpractice, fringe benefits, and exceptional compensation plans. Position-specific questions may be directed to Traves Crabtree, MD at  or via email at tcrabtree
53.

The budgeted annual salary range is $275,000 to $302,500, representing the academic base salary only, which is funded through the University. The final academic base salary will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget considerations.
Additional clinical compensation will be provided separately through a member practice agreement. This is a security-sensitive position
. Pre-employment background screenings required. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. SIU Medicine is committed to cultivating a diverse campus population for the well-being of its learners and workforce.