Salary: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually
Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Principal Administrative
Job Number:
Department: Internal Medicine-SMS
Division: Endocrinology
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
SMS/SWS#: SMS.3810
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Description
Participate as a full-time Advanced Practice Provider in the Division of Endocrinology and in departmental and medical school activities. This position primarily participates in development and implementation of an outpatient diabetes management service for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine including patient care, clinical teaching, and research components.
*This position is ON SITE only*
Examples of Duties
Clinical Service 100%
A. Assist in the delivery of medical services to patients seen in the clinic, seen for consultation or scheduled for procedures under medical direction and supervision of full-time collaborating physician(s).
B. Manage individual patient care including:
1. Perform health status assessment by obtaining medical history and performing physical examination
2. Order and interpret diagnostic studies.
3. Develop and implement treatment plan
4. Perform other diagnostic, therapeutic or corrective measures as necessary.
C. Schedule patients for procedures and follow-up patients after procedure.
D. Provide patient education and counseling to patients and their families.
E. Communicate with the physicians, providing a summary of the clinical data and
discussing further evaluation and therapy patients as needed.
G. Communicate with referring physicians regarding patient care issues after consultations and procedures.
H. Maintain complete and accurate records of all care provided.
I. Submit billing information.
J. Assist in quality assurance audits and responses.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Nurse Practitioner licensed in the State of Illinois
Passage of the national certifying exam
Minimum 2 years clinical experience required
Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
Desirable Qualifications:
Endocrinology experience preferred
Clinical experience preferred
Research experience/interest preferred
Supplemental Information
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
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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