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Medical Director - Physician - MD/DO - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

SSM Health Care System
Mount Vernon, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026

Be a Leader! PMR - Director! - Growing Service Line! $400K! plus bonuses! SSM - (near St. Louis) Mt. Vernon IL!

At SSM Health, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services, and we are excited to announce an incredible opportunity at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. This is an employed position with the prestigious SSM Health Medical Group, a premier multi-specialty group located in Mt. Vernon, offering easy access to St. Louis, Chicago, Evansville, Indianapolis, and Louisville. https://youtu.be/4P73-5AOrrQ?si=PU0of5ydl8QSN4UQ

Why Choose Us?

  • Balanced Practice Model: Enjoy a well-rounded 1.0 FTE position with 70% inpatient and 30% outpatient responsibilities, providing variety and professional fulfillment.
  • Exclusive EMG Services: Be the only provider offering outpatient EMGs in town - a unique opportunity with significant growth potential in this specialized service.
  • Inpatient Rehab Excellence: Lead and innovate in our 10-bed inpatient rehab unit at Good Samaritan Hospital, designed for growth and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Leadership Opportunity: Step into a medical director position for approximately 20 hours per week and shape the future of our rehab services with significant opportunity for growth.
  • Collaborative Care: Work alongside hospitalists for inpatient consults, ensuring comprehensive patient care in a team-based environment.
  • Cutting-Edge Facility: Work in a new, thoughtfully laid-out rehab unit that supports optimal patient care and professional satisfaction.
  • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a starting salary of $305,000 , commensurate with your experience, along with an excellent benefits package that begins within 30 days of your start date.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Benefit from health insurance, a retirement plan with employer match, 36 days of PTO, and more!
  • Student Loan Repayment: Take advantage of our student loan repayment program to ease your financial burden.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA Physiatry fellowship program, combined pediatric/PM&R or internal medicine/PM&R program, OR 2 years of practice in a rehab setting.
  • Board Certification/Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
  • Previous medical director experience is not required, but is a plus.

Join us at SSM Health and make a meaningful impact on patient care while advancing your career

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.

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 nations 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. Vernons 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.

About SSM Health:

SSM Healths healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Marys, were called to aid and heal in Gods 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 15,000 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, 9 post-acute care centers, and over 490 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 youre seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, theres a place within SSM Health for you to thrive.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan

Salary : $305,000

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