Take your career to greater heights: join SSM Health as a Family Medicine Physician in South County

SSM Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Medicine Physician to join our team in Columbia, IL. This role involves diagnosing and treating various ailments, advising on preventive healthcare, and managing chronic diseases.

Opportunity Details:

• Join a team of: 1 Pediatrician, 3 Family Medicine Physicians, and 4 NPs
• Lab and Imagery are on-site for continuity of care
• Call: You will take our own call during the week but are part of a rotating call group during the weekend (phone coverage with nurse triage)
• 100% Outpatient
• Attached to the UC/Express Walk-In Clinic
  • This will complement the ability to rapidly build practice
  • this clinic and area are expanding rapidly; tremendous growth potential

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide primary care services to patients of all ages, including acute and chronic illness management, preventive care, and health education
• Conduct physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records using the electronic health record (EHR) system
• Participate in continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide patient and family education regarding health conditions, treatments, and preventive measures
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine
• Valid medical license to practice in the state of Missouri
• DEA license
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Continuing medical education (CME) allowance
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Malpractice insurance coverage

Salary Range: $135,000.00 to $857,000.00 / Year

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.

Community Description:

Columbia, Illinois, is a charming and close-knit community located just a stone's throw away from St. Louis, Missouri. Nestled along the picturesque Mississippi River, Columbia boasts a rich history and a vibrant present. The town offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities (major league professional sports, cultural institutions and attractions) right across the river. Colombia is an ideal place to call home offering the best of both worlds.

About SSM Health

Thoughtful. Insightful. Purposeful. There is something wholly unique and special about practicing medicine at SSM Health. Being here, you’ll experience a remarkable feeling of purpose, fulfillment, and connectedness. It’s all-encompassing and inspiring, and it’s what defines and drives our teams every day. We call it the healing power of presence and it touches, enhances, and advances all aspects of the care we give and the careers we offer. For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It’s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve. Together – We Care.Devoted care everywhereSSM Health’s healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary’s, were called to aid and heal in God’s name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 13,900 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional health care services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With 23 hospitals, 12 post-acute care centers, and over 650 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive. No matter where you work within SSM Health, you can expect to be cared for personally and rewarded professionally with:• A very comprehensive and competitive total compensation and benefits package.• Extensive support and resources to support continued personal and professional growth.• Strategic organizational investments in practice infrastructure and technologies to enhance our practice efficiency and increase clinician satisfaction.• Generous paid time off and paid family leave so our team members can achieve work-life balance.