Pathologist

Mount Vernon, IllinoisPosted 2mo agoattending physician
~$377,500SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage

Reported by 6 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

PathologyFull-time

Overview

Location
Mount Vernon, Illinois
SalaryDr Signal range
$326k – $410k

6 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Community-based with academic medical center affiliation · Hospital

Role summary

Community-based pathologist role providing surgical, cytopathology, and clinical pathology coverage for two hospitals in southern Illinois, with collaboration and teaching ties to Saint Louis University. The position involves leadership and clinical duties in a 134-bed hospital setting.

What the posting highlights

  • Clinical and anatomical pathology coverage as needed
  • Care setting: Hospital-based pathology covering two hospitals
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$326k–$410k · $378k median
$316kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$420k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$326k – $410k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
6 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$326k–$410k · $378k median
$316kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$420k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 6 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

SSM Health

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Community-based with academic medical center affiliation
Facility type
Hospital
Beds
134
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Illinois
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Community-based with academic medical center affiliation

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  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Inpatient / outpatient
hospital-based pathology covering two hospitals
Coverage model
clinical and anatomical pathology coverage as needed
Admin burden
collaboration with laboratory leadership and clinicians, preparation and maintenance of medical records
Teaching
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Job Description

Community-based pathologist opportunity with an academic medical center!

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 (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. https://youtu.be/4P73-5AOrrQ?si=PU0of5ydl8QSN4UQ

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)

Pay Transparency:

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.

About SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital:

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.

Community Description:

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 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. Watch this video to learn more about living and working in Southern Illinois with SSM Health.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.