Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL is seeking a Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery at the Associate Professor or Professor level. This position is a key member of our growing regional neurosurgical program. Reporting to the Chair of Neurosurgery, Bruce Frankel, MD, this is an exciting opportunity to expand and enhance an academic Neurosurgery program in Illinois. Our faculty enjoy self-insured malpractice and exceptional compensation plans.

The SIU Medical School has received national and international recognition for innovation in medical education and offers a welcoming environment for dedicated clinicians who love to teach. Our regional presence includes collaborations with St. John's and Springfield Memorial Hospital as teaching and patient care sites.

Springfield Memorial Hospital has one of the nation's largest and technologically advanced facilities, the Memorial Center for Learning, where the SIU Surgical Skills Training Center is located. These resources further expand SIU's mission to be a national leader for excellence in healthcare learning and innovation.

Springfield offers an exceptional central location to metropolitan communities such as Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. With a very low cost of living, the capital city of Illinois is rapidly becoming a regional hub for comprehensive healthcare services. Lake Springfield offers boating, fishing and other recreational activities. In Springfield, you will also find the home of Abraham Lincoln, his burial site and the Lincoln Presidential Library.

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurosurgery. Illinois licensure is required prior to official start date. Successful completion of a Fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery, with or without additional open Cerebrovascular training, is required.

5+ years of clinical or academic leadership experience and demonstrated experience in program development or leadership in cerebrovascular neurosurgery are preferred.

Applications are accepted online at . For additional information, please contact Bruce Frankel, MD, phone: View phone number on healthcarejobsite.com, or email:

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The budgeted annual salary range is $450,000 to $495,000, 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