Podiatry Opportunity Now Available in Southern Illinois

If you are interested in helping to improve the mobility of your patients by evaluating, diagnosing, providing consultation to patients, and treating all aspects of podiatric diseases and injuries of the foot and ankle by medical, biomechanical, and surgical means. SIH is looking for a qualified passionate Podiatrist to work as a team with our other physicians to provide for our patients in Southern Illinois. Our aim is to help to create a better quality of life for the people we serve. 

This position will primarily be housed at our Harrisburg location while also spending time at our satellite offices. The physician is responsible for approximately 10 days of call per month for three hospital locations including our main hospital in Carbondale. The physician will cover two clinic locations approximately 20-25 mins apart. Surgery time is on a block schedule to ensure physicians can balance the patient's need. If this sounds good to you, please see below if you meet the qualifications to apply. 

Qualification Requirements 

• Education and Training: Successful completion Podiatric Medical College and of a 36-month or PMSR with RRA residency program in podiatric medicine and surgery in a program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) 

• Certification: Current certification in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS). Board certification must be achieved within five years of being admissible to take the exam   

• Clinical Experience: Applicant must provide documentation of provision of podiatric services (30 cases) representative of the scope and complexity of the privileges requested during the previous year (waived for applicants who completed training during the previous year - residency case logs to be submitted for review).   

Please contact me if you would like more information or to schedule a phone screen for this opportunity. 

SIH is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system and the leading provider of charity care and community benefits in southern Illinois. SIH has 4,000 employees, 650+ physicians and APPs in over 60 specialties providing care for 330,000 patients within southern Illinois.  

Forward-thinking and financially strong, SIH prides itself in fostering leaders, promoting teamwork, and providing quality care coordination and transitions. Our passionate and strategic physician-led medical group administration, alongside our friendly, skilled, and patient-focused staff, work together to cultivate a supportive and positive working environment. Physician engagement surveys analyze our opportunities and focus our actions for improvement. 

Southern Illinois is a hidden treasure in America’s heartland. The region is bounded by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and dotted with accessible lakes nestled among the great hardwoods in the hills of the Shawnee National Forest. The area is rich with state parks, including famous Giant City State Park and Lodge, Garden of the Gods, and Little Grand Canyon. There are numerous things to do in all four seasons including boating, sailing, fishing, hiking and rock climbing. You will find miles of winding horse trails and cycling paths. Enjoy cooler weather while visiting pumpkin patches, going on hayrides, and ice skating. You can also tee up at over 20 golf-courses or take a trip on the southern Illinois wine trail where you can visit dozens of wineries and bed and breakfasts. Music festivals and local fairs are numerous and there are many historical attractions, unique shops and towns, and fine restaurants with local and international cuisine.