Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician

SSM Health - Illinois seeks a Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician to join its established Pulmonary service line of SSM Health - Medical Group. This is an employed position with SSM Health Medical Group located in Mt. Vernon and Centralia, Illinois, where easy access is available to St. Louis, Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, and Memphis.

Job Description

• Practice at a brand new facility
• State-of-the-art Sleep Center located on the site of the physician's clinic
• Established hospitalist program available for inpatient admissions
• Facility is a not-for-profit Catholic institution affiliated with SSM Health Illinois
• Employed position with hospital-affiliated medical group
• 250,000 population service area covering 9 counties
• Will be responsible for working .75 FTE as a Pulmonary physician doing both pulmonary clinic and pulmonary consults and procedures
• Will be responsible for working .25 FTE as a Critical Care physician providing services in our 16-bed Critical Care Unit
• No call for pulmonology specialty

Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary ranging from $525k to $550k (based on experience)
• Signing payment and quality bonuses available
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Student loan repayment available

Requirements

• Completed an ACGME accredited Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship
• Be Board Certified (or eligible) in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Illinois license preferred, but not required
• Work both in the clinic and the hospital
• While on clinic weeks, will be responsible for outpatient clinics, pulmonary consults, pulmonary procedures, and outreach clinics

Facility Information

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon is known for providing exceptional health care and consistently putting patients' 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 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.