Physician - MD/DO - Pathologist
SPathologyMount Vernon, Illinois1mo ago
~$360,000SalaryDrMarket ContextLow confidence· 5 reports
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Physician - MD/DO - Pathologist
~$360,000SalaryDrMarket Context
Reported by 5 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Pathology
Overview
The package
AI-structuredSLUCare Physician Group (SSM Health) is seeking a BC/BE AP/CP pathologist to provide laboratory leadership and general pathology coverage across two hospitals in central southern Illinois (Mt. Vernon and Centralia), covering surgical pathology, cytopathology, and clinical pathology. The role involves collaboration with laboratory and clinical leadership at both campuses as well as pathology faculty at Saint Louis University.
- $360,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
- Employed, multi-site hospital coverage · Hospital (two campuses: Mt. Vernon and Centralia, IL) · Inpatient/hospital-based laboratory and pathology services
- Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated
Posted pay vs real comps
$315k$360k$395k
Physician-reported range Reported median
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- Type
- SalaryDr Market Context
- Market context
- $315,000 – $395,000
- Structure
- hybrid
$315k$360k$395k
Physician-reported range Reported median
This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 5 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.
Next steps
Employer
SSM Health
Healthcare employer0 open roles
Trust state
Unclaimed profile
EHR
Not provided
Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Facility & Community
Mount Vernon, Illinois
Mapped from source coordinates
Facility details
- Practice setting
- Employed, multi-site hospital coverage
- Facility type
- Hospital (two campuses: Mt. Vernon and Centralia, IL)
- Beds
- 134
Community snapshot
Peer median
$390k
51 reports · national
Active supply
1
1 in Mount Vernon
Transparent pay
0/1
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
3.6/5
7 physician reports
Cost of living
99
below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
+0.4
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
51 SalaryDr Pathology reports in national show a $390,000 median.
1 active Pathology roles in Illinois, including 1 in Mount Vernon; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.9/5 average job satisfaction.
Questions to ask the employer
- 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
- inpatient/hospital-based laboratory and pathology services
- Coverage model
- Two-hospital coverage (Mt. Vernon and Centralia); collaboration with SLU pathology faculty
- Admin burden
- Laboratory leadership responsibilities; medical records preparation and maintenance; medical staff bylaw obligations at multiple facilities
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- No
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Market Context
- First seen
- 1 wk ago
- Last verified
- 1 wk ago
- Extraction confidence
- 55%
Full description
Salary Range: $135,000.00 to $857,000.00 / Year
Job Description
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:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
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.
Facility & Address
Contact Information
John Denbo, RN, FACHE, CPRP Physician and Provider Recruiter
Salary Range: $135,000.00 to $857,000.00 / Year
Job Description
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)
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.
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.
Facility & Address
- IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon
- 1 Good Samaritan Way Mount Vernon IL 62864
Contact Information
John Denbo, RN, FACHE, CPRP Physician and Provider Recruiter
- Phone: 557-203-1167
- Email: Click to email
Salary Range: $135,000.00 to $857,000.00 / Year
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