Hematologist Oncologist - Small Town Community Lifestyle with Proximity to Big City Amenities

Hematology/Oncology Physician

SSM Health - Illinois in conjunction with Oza Cancer Center seeks a Hematology/Oncology Physician to join its growing team. This is an employed position that offers a great opportunity to establish a balanced personal and professional lifestyle in a community-based practice, just one hour away from downtown St. Louis, with access to big city amenities.

SSM Health Mt Vernon Illinois allows for easy access to St. Louis, Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis, and Louisville.

Job Description

• Practice at a brand-new state-of-the-art facility and newly remodeled cancer center
• Facility is a not-for-profit Catholic institution affiliated with SSM Health Illinois
• Active Hospitalist & Intensivist program in place
• Very easy call 1:3; APPs take phone call
• Physician-focused administration
• Fully electronic office and dedicated staff
• Potential for waiver sponsorship

Benefits

• Competitive base salary guarantee
• Bonus incentives available
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
• Attractive benefits package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage + more!
• Short & long-term disability insurance paid for by the organization
• 36 days of vacation
• $5,000 CME allowance
• Retirement options available, including a 401k with an employer match!
• Student loan repayment available

Facility Description

The Oza Cancer Center is an outpatient facility on the Good Samaritan Campus in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Community Overview

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 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.

SSM Health's healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary's, were called to aid and heal in God's name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 15,000 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

With 23 hospitals, 9 post-acute care centers, and over 490 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you're seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there's a place within SSM Health for you to thrive.