Southern Illinois University (SIU) Family Medicine Residency Program
Core Faculty Family Medicine –Southern Illinois University (SIU) Family Medicine Residency Program at Alton
SIHF Healthcare seeks a skilled Family Medicine MD or DO with OB experience (preferably but not mandatory) to join our SIU Family Medicine Core Faculty Residency Team at Alton – minutes from downtown St. Louis!
SIU Family Medicine Practice Residency is a recently established unposed 6-6-6 program. Faculty staff performs an average of 3-4 half day clinics a week and 1 week of Family Medicine Inpatient Services at least 8 times a year. In addition, faculty are preceptors for residents several times a week. Approximately 60% clinical (combination of personal clinic, resident supervision, procedures, etc.), 40% academic (1 half day didactics and meetings and 3 academic half days for scholarly work, curriculum, advising, etc.). Faculty staff performs an average of 3-4 half day clinics a week and 1 week of Family Medicine Inpatient Services at least 8 times a year. In addition, faculty are preceptors for residents several times a week.
As a faculty member of the SIU Medicine Residency Program in Alton, IL you become a part of a diverse practice team. Each faculty member participates in the training of new Family Medicine Physician in full scope of care. We supervise their education in several settings: in-patient, outpatient, and obstetrical cares all while maintain an active panel of patients in a continuity clinic. The training of residents happens in collaboration with the BJC Alton Memorial Hospital, SIHF Healthcare and Southern Illinois University.
Responsibilities:
- Examines and treats members of family, regardless of age or sex.
- Ensures proper injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
- Prescribes and administers medications, performs routine vaccinations, and provides advice regarding personal health and hygiene.
- Requests necessary tests and follow-up visits and refers patients to specialists, as necessary.
- Traditional Out-Patient practice
- Clinic: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Requirements
- IL Medical license (if not licensed in Illinois we help obtain it)
- OB Fellowship or equivalent (preferred but not mandatory)
- Board certified in Family Medicine or Board Eligible
- MD or DO
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salaries
- Robust Benefits Package including: Paid malpractice insurance, Medical, Dental, Disability, Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Discounts and 401K.
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Loan Repayment Options
Job Type: Full Time