Physician - Rheumatology - Outpatient No Night or Weekends! St. Louis Mt

Salary

$ to $ / Year

At SSM Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services and our Illinois Region is seeking a Rheumatologist at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. This is an employed position with SSM Health Medical Group, a premier multi‑specialty group located in Mt. Vernon with easy access available to St. Louis, Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis & Louisville.

• Employed position with SSM Health Medical Group
• 100% outpatient position, Monday‑Friday, 8–4:30, no nights/weekends/holidays
• NO call
• Dedicated Hospitalist program
• Salary starting at $290,000+, commensurate with experience
• Excellent benefits package that starts within 30 days of start date
• Student loan repayment available

• Graduate from an ACGME Rheumatology fellowship
• Board Certification/Board Eligible

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon is known for providing exceptional health care and consistently putting patients’ needs first. Our 134‑bed facility was recognized with a Citation of Merit Award for Outstanding Patient Care, presented by Quest by Premier Inc. The hospital offers a range of services including cardiology, cancer care, robotic surgery and senior health.

SSM Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and pharmacy benefits plans tailored to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family. The package also offers pre‑tax savings incentives, a wellness program and retirement plans such as 403(b) and 457(b). Generous PTO and opportunities for personal and professional growth are also available.

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 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’s healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago. Today, it is one of the largest Catholic not‑for‑profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest, with over 15,000 providers and approximately 40,000 team members. The network includes 23 hospitals, 9 post‑acute care centers and over 490 physician offices and specialty care clinics across four states.

Southern Illinois offers natural beauty, historic sites, and vibrant communities. Highlights include Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, the Cave‑In‑Rock hideout, local festivals, the Southern Illinois Wine Trail, and a range of cultural and recreational activities.

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.

John Denbo
, Physician and Provider Recruiter
Phone: 405‑272‑7408
Email:
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