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Pediatric Pulmonologist (Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics) - SMS-3405

Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine

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July 7, 2025

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Springfield, IL

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This is a full time academic position providing direct patient service and teaching pediatric
pulmonary medicine to medical students and residents.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:
The main expectations are:
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 HealthCare's URO
Plan.
8. Adhere to SIU HealthCare'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 HealthCare.
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).

? 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
? Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations
? Board eligible for certification in Pediatric Pulmonology by the American Board of Pediatrics

Internal Number: 4301335

About Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine

SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians for central and southern Illinois. We are a medical school with four areas of excellence: medical education, patient care, research and community service. SIU School of Medicine provides education to undergraduate medical students, medical and surgical residents, fellows, and physician assistant students. Our clinical practice, SIU Medicine, includes a team of more than 250 health care professionals including university physicians and faculty members who are collectively dedicated to providing excellent medical care, advancement of care through research, and training the next generation of physicians. As the premier provider of health care services, SIU Medicine offers both primary care and specialized treatment services including preventative and diagnostic. SIU works in partnership with hospitals and clinics throughout central and southern Illinois to meet the health care needs of our communities.

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