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IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon
Job Highlights:
SSM Health – Illinois seeks a Physician Assistant to join our established Endocrinology team in Mt. Vernon. The successful candidate will join our Medical Group and will be affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, in a full-time position.
This is an employed position with SSM Health – Good Samaritan Hospital, a premier hospital system located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, where easy access is available to St. Louis, Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Memphis and Nashville.
Highlights of the opportunity are:
- Facility is a not-for-profit Catholic institution affiliated with SSM Health
- Clinic based position with a Monday - Friday schedule
- No night call!
- Signing payment eligible position
- Relocation benefits offered for candidates who move from over 60 miles away!
Successful candidates must have/be:
- Successful completion of an accredited PA school
- Hold current Board Certification.
- Experienced endocrinology provider is preferred, however a new graduates will not be excluded, with preference given to those with previous Diabetic Educator experience.
- Active Illinois PA license is preferred.
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in 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.
About Southern Illinois:
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 the 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.
Compensation & Benefit
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). Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities.
SM 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.
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Job Summary:
In collaboration with physician(s), demonstrates and provides professional nursing care to specialty patients requiring an advanced level of knowledge and management of their nursing care.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
EDUCATION
- Completion of a formal post-basic education program from or formally affiliated with an accredited college, university or hospital (Before July 1, 1998) or a graduate degree from an accredited college or university (After July 1, 1998) with a concentration in the appropriate advanced practice nursing clinical specialty area.
- Board certification by a national recognized certifying board in the appropriate population focus
- Current or compact RN license in appropriate state
- Appropriate PA license or document of recognition in appropriate state
EXPERIENCE
- One year experience
- PA Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- And
- APN Controlled Substance - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- And
- Full Practice Authority Control Substance - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- And
- Full Practice Authority - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Department:
6614000046 MP 420 Endocrinology
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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