Pathologist

SLUCare Physician Group, a member of SSM Health, is seeking a community pathologist to provide laboratory leadership and general coverage for two hospitals in central southern Illinois. The clinician will deliver surgical pathology, cytopathology, and clinical pathology services while collaborating closely with laboratory leadership, clinicians, and Saint Louis University faculty. This community-based opportunity combines impactful clinical practice with academic collaboration across two hospital campuses.

Practice Info

• Community pathologist to provide laboratory leadership and general coverage for two hospitals in central southern Illinois (Mt. Vernon and Centralia)
• Close working relationship with the pathology faculty and departmental administrative leadership at Saint Louis University

Responsibilities

• 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

Compensation

• $135,000 - $857,000 per year
• Incentive pay eligible

Requirements

• Knowledge of anatomic and clinical pathology
• Knowledge of medical procedures and terminology
• Interpersonal/human relations skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Doctorate degree in medicine
• BC in AP/CP, APCP board eligibility
• Able to obtain a license to practice medicine in Illinois (required)
• Able to obtain a license to practice medicine in Missouri (preferred)