Research Associate Salary Jobs in Springfield, IL

Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 2400041
Department: Family and Community Medicine/Springfield-SMS
Opening Date: 08/09/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
SMS/SWS#: 3574
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Description
This position is responsible for a broad range of administrative, teaching, research and clinical activities essential to the development and operation of the Health Center and its Geriatric Program.
Examples of Duties
I. TEACHING (20%)
A. Supervise residents and medical students in patient care activities at the Center for Family Medicine.
B. Conduct teaching rounds on hospitalized patients, if applicable.
C. Provide teaching and modeling to fellows, residents and medical students on the principles, benefits and core concepts of interdisciplinary team care for frail geriatric patients with complex needs.
D. Work with geriatric interdisciplinary team members to define key outcomes expected from interdisciplinary care (i.e. Maintenance of function, decreased falls and delirium, fewer foleys and inappropriate medication, decreased LOS, fewer admissions in 30 days, increased patient and family satisfaction, infection control, etc.).
E. Actively precept as teaching physician in the resident outpatient clinics to include patient care aspects and procedural skills, time management skills, doctor-patient relationship, professionalism, ethical and legal considerations, billing and coding.
F. Serve as a resident mentor.
II. SERVICE (75%)
A. Actively engage in the delivery of health care to an assigned patient population serving as their primary care physician within the SIU Center for Family Medicine - FQHC.
B. Serve as Consultant for Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine referral clinic and the Geriatric Interdisciplinary Assessment clinic.
C. Participate in teaching service rounds family medicine call, if applicable.
D. Conduct nursing home rounds with residents and participate in assisted living and home visit rounds with the Geriatric team.
E. Participate in Center Peer Review and Quality Improvement activities.
F. Provide emergency services to patients as needed including those who are identified as having no primary care physician.
G. Attendance/presentation at national professional meetings.
H. Serve on the Center-wide Committees, as assigned.
I. Serve on school and department committees, as assigned.
J. Participate in community outreach projects.
K. Attend faculty meetings and resident conferences
III. ADMINISTRATION (0%)
IV. RESEARCH (5%)
A. Contribute to the identification and implementation of appropriate research projects and publications in the area of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology
B. Per RRC requirements, must complete a minimum of 2 scholarly activities every 5 years.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
2. Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal
Medicine.
3. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois to practice
medicine at time of hire
4. Must have a strong interest in geriatric medicine.
5. Experience in geriatric medicine, program development and education, scholarly
activity and career commitment to academic geriatric medicine.
6. Experience providing services to multicultural populations
7. Experience dealing with underrepresented minority populations.
8. Sensitive to the needs of minority populations.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current certification in Geriatrics from ABFM or ABIM at time of hire.
2. Willingness to practice inpatient medicine.
Supplemental Information
The budgeted annual salary range is $198,338 to $218,171, 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.
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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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