Physician - MD/DO - Pulmonary and Critical Care

Be a leader! $550k salary plus signing bonus! EBUS and Procedures! Near St. Louis in Mt. Vernon, IL.

SSM Health - Illinois seeks a Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician to join its established Pulmonary service line of SSM Health - Medical Group. This is an employed position with SSM Health Medical Group located in Mt. Vernon and Centralia, Illinois, where easy access is available to St. Louis, Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, & Memphis.

Highlights of the opportunity are:

• Practice at a brand new facility
• State-of-the art Sleep Center located on the site of the physicians' clinic
• Established hospitalist program available for inpatient admissions
• Facility is a not-for-profit Catholic institution affiliated with SSM Health Illinois
• Employed position with hospital-affiliated medical group
• 250,000 population service area covering 9 counties
• Will be responsible for working .75 FTE as a Pulmonary physician, doing both pulmonary clinic and pulmonary consults and procedures
• Will be responsible for working .25 FTE as a Critical Care physician providing services in our 16-bed Critical Care Unit
• NO Call for pulmonology specialty!

Excellent Financial Package:

• Guaranteed Base Salary ranging from $525 k to $550 k (based on experience)
• Signing payment and quality bonuses available
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Student loan repayment available

Candidates will possess and expect to:

• Completed an ACGME-accredited Pulmonary and Critical Care
• Be Board Certified (or eligible) in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
• Illinois license preferred, but not required
• Work both in the clinic and the hospital
• While on clinic weeks, will be responsible for outpatient clinics, pulmonary consults, pulmonary procedures and outreach clinics

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 Good Samaritan Hospital:

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - 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., as well as one of Forbes' 2026 Top Hospitals. 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.

Community Description:

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 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. Watch this video to learn more about living and working in Southern Illinois with SSM Health.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.