AI summary
SSM Health (via SLUCare Physician Group) is hiring a staff Pathologist to provide lab leadership and general AP/CP coverage across two hospitals in central southern Illinois (Mt. Vernon and Centralia). You’ll handle surgical pathology, cytopathology and clinical pathology while collaborating closely with clinicians, lab leadership, and Saint Louis University pathology faculty/administration. Standout perk: the role offers a strong academic-affiliated working relationship with Saint Louis University.
Key skills
MD/DO (Doctorate in Medicine)Board Certification/Eligibility in AP/CP (Anatomic & Clinical Pathology)Surgical pathologyCytopathologyClinical pathologyLaboratory leadershipMedical staff bylaws complianceMedical record documentationInterpersonal/collaboration skillsAbility to obtain Illinois medical licence
Salary not listed (the advert references a posted range but does not include figures) — comparable US staff pathologist roles typically pay around $250k–$400k base, often with incentive potential depending on market and experience.
You'll thrive here if you’re an AP/CP-trained pathologist who enjoys collaborative, multi-site hospital coverage and providing laboratory leadership while working closely with academic and clinical partners.
Why apply
- Lab leadership across two hospitals
- Close collaboration with SLU pathology faculty
- Incentive pay may be available
Pay Transparency:SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity 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)
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.
SSM Health Good 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 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.
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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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