at SSM Health in Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States
Job Description
It’s more than a career, it’s a calling
IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
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 health care 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).
Community Information:
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 the 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.
Facility Information
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon (http://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/illinois/good-samaritan-hospital-mt-vernon)
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.
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia (http://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/illinois/st-marys-hospital-centralia)
Operating in partnership with the Felician Sisters, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia has a strong history of over 100 years of community engagement. Our 125-bed, inpatient hospital specializes in several types of care including: behavioral health conditions, cancer, maternity, occupational medicine, weight management services, wound care, and many more. We’re the proud recipients of the Outstanding Patient Experience and Critical Care Excellence awards presented by Healthgrades for six consecutive years. We take pride in all of our accomplishments and it shows in how we take care of you and your family, day in and day out. Each and every day the compassionate employees and physicians at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital bring hope and healing to Centralia.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should email copy of their CV to annemarie.konz@ssmhealth.com and katherine.robbins1@ssmhealth.com .
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.robbins1@ssmhealth.com
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Job Summary:
Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Responsible for obtaining call coverage by other medical staff members for holidays, vacations and other time off.
+ Responsible for the standard of practice for patient population.
+ Responsibility for maintaining a private office and all clinical decision making within the office during times of service.
+ Acts as an advisor and consultant in the establishment of operational policies of the practice to include: (1) Purchasing and capital allocations; (2) Managed care plan participation; (3) Budget and practice expenses; (4) Medicare/Medicaid participation; (5) Billing and collection of professional fees; (6) Personnel management and related policies; (7) Risk management and quality assurance; and (8) Coding compliance.
+ Responsible for after-hours call coverage for patients of the practice, in addition to office appointments.
+ Participates in community service activities, including speaking engagements, writing and special clinical programs as reasonably requested.
+ Responsible for all risk management, coding compliance and quality assurance activities and functions in and related to the practice.
+ Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
+ Constant standing and walking.
+ Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
+ Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
+ Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
+ Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
+ Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
+ Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
+ Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
+ Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
+ Occasional driving.
+ Rare crawling and running.
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4923980235 Prfee PA-Pathology SSM Southern Illinois
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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