Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, (NP/PA) Primary Care Office in Mt. Vernon, IL

At SSM Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services, and SSM-Southern Illinois is seeking an experienced provider as our primary care clinic in Mt. Vernon, IL grows.

Job Details:

• Outpatient clinic setting
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p. NO nights/weekends/holidays!
• Collegial office with shared call, 1:7
• Home call
• Patient-focused support staff
• Financial package includes base salary, sign-on bonus, 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 a nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) program
• Current PA/NP licensure in the appropriate state
• 2+ years of experience preferred

Facility Description:

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon is known for providing exceptional health care and consistently putting patients' 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. 

Compensation & Benefits:

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.

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.

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.

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.