Physician - Gastroenterology - Full Time - Southern Illinois

SSM Health - Illinois seeks a Gastroenterologist to join an established GI practice. The successful candidate will join a very experienced physician in our Medical Group. This position will be affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois, and will be a full-time position.

This is an employed position with SSM Health Medical Group, a premier hospital system located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, where easy access is available to St. Louis, Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Memphis and Nashville.

Highlights of the opportunity are:

• Practice at a brand-new state of the art facility
• Advanced GI suite with ERCP and EUS capability
• Facility is a not-for-profit Catholic institution affiliated with SSM Health
• 1:5 call schedule
• Active Hospitalist program in place
• 250,000 population service area covering 9 counties

Excellent Financial Package:

• Guaranteed base salary from $650k + (based on experience)
• Occurrence based malpractice insurance
• Student loan repayment available
• Bonus incentives available
• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• Short & long term disability insurance
• 32 days of paid time off per payroll year
• CME allowance
• 401k with employer match, deferred compensation

Successful Candidates will possess:

• Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Gastroenterology

Facility Description:

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon is known for providing exceptional health care and consistently putting patient's needs first. Our 134-bed facility was recognized with a Citation of Merit Award for Outstanding Patient Care, presented by Quest by Premier Inc. We're an organization of caregivers. We represent our tiniest patients through the innovative NICU telemedicine program, in conjunction with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Through our leading hospital services like cardiology, cancer care, robotic surgery, and senior health, we help our patients discover a path to healing.

Community Information:

Southern Illinois is one of the hidden gems of the Midwest. With astonishing natural beauty, local and natural history, and communities with their own unique identities, there is so much to do and discover here. Experience ancient history at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, the nation's largest archaeological site, in Collinsville, IL or the explore the historical hideout of notorious outlaws, such as Jesse James, at Cave-In-Rock, nestled in the Shawnee National Forest. Take in a day of the arts, dining or entertainment during one of Mt. Vernon's many festivals or a day of relaxation on the Southern Illinois Wine Trail. There are abundant hospitality and opportunities for those who call this unique region their home.

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