Weight Management Physician Assistant

At SSM Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services, and our Centralia, IL, SSM Health Weight Management Services department is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our dedicated team of 1 Bariatric surgeon, 1 Medically Managed Physician and 2 . Previous experience in obesity medicine preferred.

SSM Health Weight Management Services comprehensive weight-loss program has the ultimate goal of helping people live better quality, healthier and longer lives. The program addresses all of a patient's healthy weight management needs encompassing surgical and non-surgical options, diet and nutritional education, exercise training referrals, and support groups. All aspects of this program are conveniently located on the campus of SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia. Make a difference in your community and apply today to learn more!

Job Highlights:

• Outpatient clinic setting
  • New and follow-up patients
  • 30-minute new patient visits and 15-30-minute follow-up visits
  • Anticipated volume of up to 13 patients per day
  • Experienced support staff in place (nursing, dietician, referral coordinator, receptionist)
• Schedule:
  • Monday-Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm
  • Some potential for cross-campus days in nearby Mt. Vernon
  • No Call and No Weekends

• Financial package includes base salary, signing bonus potential, CME allowance, and excellent benefits starting within your first 30 days!

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• PTO
• Retirement program with employer match
• And more!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) Program
• Ability to obtain PA licensure in Illinois

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 St. Mary's Hospital:

Operating in partnership with the Felician Sisters, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia has a strong history of over 100 years of community engagement. Our 125-bed, inpatient hospital specializes in several types of care including: behavioral health conditions, cancer, maternity, occupational medicine, weight management services, wound care, and many more. We're the proud recipients of the Outstanding Patient Experience and Critical Care Excellence awards presented by Healthgrades for six consecutive years. We take pride in all of our accomplishments and it shows in how we take care of you and your family, day in and day out. Each and every day the compassionate employees and physicians at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital bring hope and healing to Centralia.

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.

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.