Hematology/Oncology Physician

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

This is an employed position provides a great area to establish a balanced personal and professional lifestyle incorporating an Academic element with a Community based practice near big city amenities just one hour away from downtown St. Louis!

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

Highlights of the opportunity are:

• 80% community based and 20% academic with Saint Louis University (SLU)
• 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
• 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

Academic :

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, St. Marys Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital.

SLUCares more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health - St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Groups more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.

Facility Description:

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

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