Orthopaedic Surgeon (Assistant or Associate Professor - SMS-2402

The incumbent will function as a faculty member in the Department of Surgery, in the Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. The incumbent will be responsible for active participation in the development and delivery of instructional activities to students, residents, and allied health professionals and for service and research functions related to specialty interest and expertise.

I. ADMINISTRATION 5%

This individual will perform administrative duties as requested by the Chairman of the Division of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

II. TEACHING 15%

A. Participate in the development and implementation of specific undergraduate curricula in orthopaedis.
B. Participate directly in orthopaedics and rehabilitation residency training.
C. Act as a mentor on the Basic Surgical Clerkship.
D. Provide a role model as a practitioner/teacher for faculty, house staff, and students.
E. Serve as resource to hospital staff concerning the clinical management of orthopaedic patients.
F. Participate in continuing education programs in orthopaedics within the clinical faculty and for practicing physicians in the area

III. RESEARCH 15%

A. Stimulate and initiate clinical research efforts in the area of orthopaedics.
B. Seek extra and intramural grant support.
C. Provide a role model as an investigator and medical writer to residents/medical students

IV. SERVICE 65%

A. Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability, diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement
B. Work on programmatic issues relating to the development, implementation, and coordination of the community-wide trauma program.
C. Set an example of highly skilled and conscientious practice of surgery that is balanced with self-education and other academic activities as an example to future practitioners of surgery in the area.
D. Maintain a surgical practice in order to maintain clinical proficiency.
E. Share in Orthopaedic call schedule.
F. Participate in departmental, University and hospital committees.
G. Represent the Division in departmental, School, University, hospital and community matters as requested.
H. Assist in the development of programs for the care of the hospitalized patients