Physician - MD​/DO - Pathologist

Overview

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.

• 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 to a patient pursuant to this Agreement.
• Performs other duties as required.

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

• Doctorate degree in medicine.
• Board certification (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.
Email: katherine.j.robbins.edu

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.

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.