Location : Decatur, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 2401276
Department: Family and Community Medicine/Decatur-SMS
Opening Date: 08/29/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
SMS/SWS#: 3727

Description

This position is responsible for teaching, research, administration, and service activities as they relate to the Decatur Family Medicine Residency program and to the FQHC. This position includes outpatient care and inpatient services.

Examples of Duties

I. Teaching 45%
1. Supervise resident physicians and medical students in patient care activities at the
Family Medicine site and other outpatient settings.
2. Conduct and supervise teaching rounds on hospitalized medicine and OB patients.
3. Participates in education conferences, seminars, and lectures for resident physicians and
medical students.
4. Supervises, observes, and evaluates resident physicians and other advanced students in
the Family Medicine Program.
5. Responsible for teaching and services activities as they relate to the Decatur Family
Medicine Residency program to enhance the quality of the residency program.

II. Service (Patient Care) 47.5%
1. Provide direct patient care to own patient panel.
2. Participate in the Family Medicine Faculty Inpatient call.
3. Participate in obstetrical call.
4. Serve on school-wide, departmental and community committees and requested.
5. Serve on residency program, community, and hospital committees, as assigned.
6. Participate in Center Peer Review and Quality Improvement activities.
7. Provide emergency services to patients as needed including those who are identified as
having no primary care physician.
8. Participants in internal or external professional organizations and/or committees as
delegated by the Residency Program Director, Medical Director, and FQHC.
III. Administration 2.5%
1. Directs and administers clinical and educational activities related to the program as
delegated by the Residency Program and Medical Director.

IV. Research 5%
1. Devise and carry out research projects of their own design with assistance from other
faculty members.
2. Assist Residents and medical students in the development of research projects and will
help supervise their activities

Qualifications

1. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
2. Must possess an MD or DO degree
3. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine at time of hire
4. Graduate of an Accredited Family Medicine Residency Program.
5. Licensed in the State of Illinois or eligible for Illinois licensure at time of hire
6. Possess a DEA number at time of hire
7. Experienced with providing services to multicultural population.
8. Must be willing to practice inpatient family medicine and obstetrical call.

Supplemental Information

The budgeted annual salary range is $225,828 to $248,410. The final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. Additional incentive compensation may also be available for clinical work performed beyond the standard scope of responsibilities.
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 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.

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Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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