Community Pathologist & Lab Leader (AP/CP) - Academic Ties

SLS; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 315,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Care System is seeking a community pathologist to provide laboratory leadership and general coverage for two hospitals in central southern Illinois (Mt. Vernon and Centralia).

Responsibilities include surgical pathology, cytopathology, and clinical pathology, with collaboration across hospital campuses and with Saint Louis University pathology faculty. The role requires BC in AP/CP (APC P board eligibility) and Illinois medical licensure; Missouri licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• BC in AP/CP, APCP board eligibility.
• Illinois medical license required; Missouri license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides Clinical and Anatomical Pathology coverage; performs diagnostics from patient specimens.
• Complies with Medical Staff bylaws at facilities requiring staff membership.
• Reports damage or insufficiency of furnishings, medical appliances, equipment, and fixtures.
• Prepares and maintains medical records related to services rendered.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Anatomic/clinical pathology

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

BC in AP/CP, APCP board eligibility

Job description

SSM Health Care System is seeking a community pathologist to provide laboratory leadership and general coverage for two hospitals in central southern Illinois (Mt. Vernon and Centralia).

Responsibilities include surgical pathology, cytopathology, and clinical pathology, with collaboration across hospital campuses and with Saint Louis University pathology faculty. The role requires BC in AP/CP (APC P board eligibility) and Illinois medical licensure; Missouri licensure preferred.