Job Information
SSM Health Hospitalist - SSM Health - Illinois in Mt. Vernon, Illinois
It's more than a career, it's a calling
IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
SSM Health – Illinois is seeking a physician to join their Hospitalist program. Successful candidates will join an established team and the staff at SSM Health - Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon with duties may also included limited rotations at SSM Health - St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia.
This position is a full-time position working a 7 day on 7 day off rotation.
The program runs on a block from Tuesday thru Monday. This position will be responsible for work at both Good Sam and possibly limited rotations St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia.
Highlights of the opportunity are:
Practice at a brand-new state of the art facility
Facility is a not-for-profit Catholic institution affiliated with SSM Health
Employed position with the hospital
Salary PLUS Quality Incentives
Physician focused administration
250,000 population service area covering 9 counties
$5,000 CME Allowance
Student Loan Payment Availability
Excellent Benefits - medical, dental, vision + more!
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
New grads are welcome, but experience preferred.
Completion of an ACGME Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency Program
BC or BE if less than 2 years out of residency.
State of Illinois license preferred, but not required.
#H1BYes
#J1Yes
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.
Licenses / Certifications:
Physician - State of Work Location
Work Shift:
7 On / 7 Off (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4075000046 Hospitalist
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)