SSM Health

Physician - Pathologist - Full Time - Southern Illinois

Mount Vernon, IL

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

SLUCare Physician Group, a member of SSM Health is seeking a pathologist to provide laboratory leadership and general coverage for two hospitals in central southern Illinois. Responsibilities include surgical pathology, cytopathology, and clinical pathology. As a staff pathologist, collaboration with laboratory leadership and clinicians on both hospital campuses will be required. The pathologist will also have a close working relationship with the pathology faculty and departmental administrative leadership at Saint Louis University.

Job Duties

  • Provides Clinical and Anatomical Pathology coverage as needed; provides diagnostics such as the presence and stage of diseases using laboratory techniques and patient specimens.
  • Meets the obligations and responsibilities set forth in the Medical Staff bylaws of those health care facilities at which the Employer requires the Employee to maintain Medical Staff membership.
  • Responsible for reporting any damage to or insufficiency of all furnishings, medical appliances, equipment, facilities and fixtures, including scientific equipment, upon discovery.
  • Prepares and maintains medical and other records as described in the Policies with respect to the Professional Services rendered any Patient pursuant to this Agreement.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of anatomic and clinical pathology
  • Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
  • Interpersonal/human relations skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate degree in medicine, BC in AP/CP, APCP board eligibility. Able to obtain a license to practice medicine in Illinois (required), Missouri (preferred).

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, application, and current curriculum vitae online

Send inquiries and names and addresses of references to:

Katherine J. Robbins, M.D.

Interim Chair of Pathology

Saint Louis University School of Medicine

katherine.j.robbins@health.slu.edu

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Location Insights

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    Commute

  • A-

    Cost of Living

  • B

    Access to Restaurants

  • B-

    Overall

  • C+

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • C+

    Public Schools

  • Total Population

    14,742

  • Median Rent

    $714

  • Median Home Value

    $78,600

  • Median Income

    $40,625

Posted May 3, 2024