Entry Level Clinical Research Associate Jobs in Springfield, IL

Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 2400173
Department: Internal Medicine Clinic-SMS
Division: Rheumatology
Opening Date: 08/27/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
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Description
Participate as a full-time (1.00 FTE) faculty member in the Departmental and Medical School activities as a Clinical Teacher. The incumbent has a major commitment to the education in the form of scholarly activities related to education, leadership, administration and promotion of excellence in clinical care
Examples of Duties
I. Administrative (includes 5% academic consideration time) 5%
A. Academic consideration time. (.05 FTE)
B. Assume other divisional and departmental administrative responsibility as directed by the Division Chief.
II. Teaching 15%
The SIU Department of Medicine is committed to delivering the highest quality medical education across the learning continuum (e.g., medical school/residency/fellowship/continuing education and faculty development).
A. Teaching (of which 7.5% is standard clinical and therefore incorporated in determining the clinical full-time equivalent or CFTE)
1. Teach, mentor, and supervise individual students/residents/fellows, if applicable, during in-patient and out-patient consultations and follow-up visits.
2. Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, conferences and rounds for students and residents taking the Rheumatology elective, along with other learners in the Department of Medicine and other departments. This also includes hospitals in communities of Central and Southern Illinois. 3. Provide periodic seminars/educational sessions for the division.
4. Prepare conferences for the Department of Medicine. III. Research and Advanced Training 0% As defined by individual interest and in compliance with Department policy.
IV. Service (includes 7.5% Clinical Teaching effort) 80%
A. Professional Services
1. Complete inpatient and outpatient consultations requested by full-time SIU clinical faculty, house staff and community physicians.
2. Develop and maintain professional practice in accordance with departmental policy.
3. A clinical full-time equivalent (CFTE) of 87.5% which includes 7.5% clinical teaching. Based on the Vizient 50th percentile benchmark and CFTE, achieve a minimum target of 4,507 RVUs per year.
Specific Clinical duties include:
• Maintain 8 half day clinics or 64 patient appointment slots per week
• Outpatient Decatur Rheumatology Clinic
B. University, Hospital and Regional Services
1. Participate in University, SIU HC and hospital committees as requested
Qualifications
Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
Graduate of accredited medical school program.
Graduate of formal specialty training program in Rheumatology.
Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine or eligibility for ABIM.
Diplomate of the American Board of Rheumatology Medicine or eligibility for Rheumatology Board.
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Illinois or Licensed by the State of Illinois prior to employment
Supplemental Information
The budgeted annual salary range is $130,000 to $143,000, 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.
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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