Certified Nuse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Certifed SMS-3569
Apply NowCompany: Southern Illinois University
Location: Springfield, IL 62704
Description:
Location : Springfield, IL
Job Type: Principal Administrative
Job Number:
Department: Family and Community Medicine/Springfield-SMS
Opening Date: 08/05/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
Description
This position is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients of the Center and for assisting in teaching activities as they relate to all learner programs under the Center.
Examples of Duties
I. TEACHING (10%)
A. Teach and evaluate medical students, residents, physician assistants, and nurse
practitioner students as they rotate through the educational program.
B. Role model provision of care by a nurse practitioner focusing on health education,
health promotion, primary and secondary disease prevention.
C. Attend Resident Core Conferences and assist in presenting as requested.
II. SERVICE (90%)
A. Provide diagnosis and treatment of common acute illness for patients in the Acute Care
Clinic of the Center.
B. Provide prevention and health maintenance care to patients with stable clinic
illnesses and perform interim physical examinations for healthy individuals
and families at the Center for Family Medicine and its offsite clinics.
C. Development of a collaborative clinical practice model with faculty and community
medical specialists focusing on division of responsibilities and appropriate referrals.
D. Maintain competence in clinical practice using continuing education opportunities and
professional conferences.
E. Provide continuity of care across the health care continuum for collaborative practice
panel.
F. Take part in Center Peer Review and Quality Improvement activities.
G. Provide emergency services to patients as needed including those who are identified as
having no primary care physician.
H. Attend faculty meetings and resident conferences.
I. Serve on the Center-wide Committees, as assigned.
J. Serve on school and department committees, as assigned.
K. Participate in community outreach projects.
L. Maintain competence in clinical practice using continuing education opportunities,
professional conferences, and maintains licensure/certification.
III. ADMINISTRATION (0%)
IV. RESEARCH (0%)
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
B. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program at time of hire
C. Received passing score on national certifying exam at time of hire
D. Licensed or Eligible to be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the
State of Illinois at time of hire
Supplemental Information
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call [redacted] 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.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 13 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
For more information please visit
Job Type: Principal Administrative
Job Number:
Department: Family and Community Medicine/Springfield-SMS
Opening Date: 08/05/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Exempt
Description
This position is responsible for providing direct patient care to patients of the Center and for assisting in teaching activities as they relate to all learner programs under the Center.
Examples of Duties
I. TEACHING (10%)
A. Teach and evaluate medical students, residents, physician assistants, and nurse
practitioner students as they rotate through the educational program.
B. Role model provision of care by a nurse practitioner focusing on health education,
health promotion, primary and secondary disease prevention.
C. Attend Resident Core Conferences and assist in presenting as requested.
II. SERVICE (90%)
A. Provide diagnosis and treatment of common acute illness for patients in the Acute Care
Clinic of the Center.
B. Provide prevention and health maintenance care to patients with stable clinic
illnesses and perform interim physical examinations for healthy individuals
and families at the Center for Family Medicine and its offsite clinics.
C. Development of a collaborative clinical practice model with faculty and community
medical specialists focusing on division of responsibilities and appropriate referrals.
D. Maintain competence in clinical practice using continuing education opportunities and
professional conferences.
E. Provide continuity of care across the health care continuum for collaborative practice
panel.
F. Take part in Center Peer Review and Quality Improvement activities.
G. Provide emergency services to patients as needed including those who are identified as
having no primary care physician.
H. Attend faculty meetings and resident conferences.
I. Serve on the Center-wide Committees, as assigned.
J. Serve on school and department committees, as assigned.
K. Participate in community outreach projects.
L. Maintain competence in clinical practice using continuing education opportunities,
professional conferences, and maintains licensure/certification.
III. ADMINISTRATION (0%)
IV. RESEARCH (0%)
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.
B. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program at time of hire
C. Received passing score on national certifying exam at time of hire
D. Licensed or Eligible to be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the
State of Illinois at time of hire
Supplemental Information
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call [redacted] 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.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the
"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.
Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 13 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
For more information please visit