SSM Health

Hematologist Oncologist - Small Town Community Lifestyle with Proximity to Big City Amenities

Mount Vernon, IL

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

SSM Health - Illinois in conjunction with [Oza Cancer Center][1] seeks a Hematology/Oncology Physician to join its growing team.

This is an employed position that offers a great opportunity to establish a balanced personal and professional lifestyle in a community-based practice, just one hour away from downtown St. Louis, with access to big city amenities.

SSM Health – Mt Vernon Illinois allows for easy access to St. Louis, Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis & Louisville.

Highlights of the opportunity are:

  • Practice at a brand-new state-of-the-art facility and newly remodeled cancer center
  • Facility is a not-for-profit Catholic institution affiliated with SSM Health Illinois
  • Active Hospitalist & Intensivist program in place
  • Very Easy Call 1:3; APPs take phone call
  • Physician-focused administration
  • Fully electronic office and dedicated staff
  • Potential for waiver sponsorship

Excellent Financial Package:

  • Competitive base salary guarantee
  • Bonus incentives available
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
  • Attractive benefits package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage + more!
  • Short & long-term disability insurance paid for by the organization
  • 36 days of vacation
  • $5,000 CME allowance
  • Retirement options available, including a 401k with an employer match!
  • Student loan repayment available

Facility Description:

The Oza Cancer Center is an outpatient facility on the Good Samaritan Campus in Mt. Vernon, IL.

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Salary Range: $135,000 - $857,000

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:

SSM 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 healthcare 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.

[1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD2PCExNYDo&feature=youtu.be

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.

Posted April 20, 2025