Assistant/Associate Professor - Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

The Department of Surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL is seeking a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon as a key member of our growing regional surgical program.  This is an exciting opportunity to expand and enhance a Midwest based academic program.  Our faculty enjoy self-insured malpractice and exceptional compensation plans.

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 Hospital Sisters Health System and HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital as teaching and patient care sites. The Memorial Learning Center and SIU Surgical Skills Training Center further expands SIU’s vision to be a national leader for excellence in healthcare learning and innovation.

Springfield offers an exceptional central location to metropolitan communities such as Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. A very low cost of living, the capitol city of Illinois is rapidly becoming a regional hub for comprehensive healthcare services. 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.

Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the state of Illinois. Must be fellowship trained in Pediatric Orthopedics. Alternate Education path, board-eligible or board certified in Orthopedics. Applicants must be sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations. This is a security-sensitive position. Pre-employment background screenings required.

Applications are accepted online until position is filled for Job #SMS-3500 at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siumed/jobs/4404379/pediatric-orthopaedic-surgeon-assistant-or-associate-professor-sms3500. For additional information, please contact Michael Neumeister, MD, phone: 217-545-7018, or email: mneumeister@siumed.edu.  SIU Medicine is committed to cultivating a diverse campus population for the well-being of its learners and workforce. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.