Physician - Staff Pathologist - Full Time - SouthernIllinois

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Employer :

Community Description :

About SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital :

Pay

Transparency :

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 (Mt. Vernon and Centralia).

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

healthcare 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)

How to apply :

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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SSM Health values the unique contributions each

team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role

is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience,

medical specialty, labor market, and other qualifications. The

posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably

expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the

time of posting. This position may also be eligible for incentive

pay. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted

range as permitted by law.

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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

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Illinois is one of the hidden gems of the Midwest. With astonishing

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