Practicing Primary Care
Your Career. Our Company. Together, We Grow
SIH offers rich professional opportunities to physicians, proudly providing access to quality primary care medicine to Southern Illinois. Here, you can develop and grow professionally in an environment of excellence in patient care. Putting the right people, exhibiting the right attitude and behaviors, in the right roles is our priority.
Advantages of Medical Specialty Practice at SIH
SIH physicians practicing at primary care offices, urgent care and walk-in clinics are at the heart of patient care. Each practice location treats patients with a team-based approach; physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants collaborate on each case to provide the best care and balance scheduling needs. This ensures patients receive timely and effective treatment while allowing for a strong focus on preventative care and chronic disease management. With over 10 primary care offices, four walk-in clinics and two urgent care locations, physicians can practice almost anywhere in Southern Illinois.
A career in primary care at SIH offers:
- An extensive healthcare system and physician network providing referral and collaborative patient care opportunities
- Access to advanced diagnostic technology and laboratory equipment
- Use of Epic, an electronic health record system streamlining all patient data and system referrals
- Opportunities for research in various specialties
- Paths to teach medical students at SIH hospitals and clinics through the SIH Academic Partnering Program
- Generous compensation packages including a 2-year income guarantee, sign-on bonuses and opportunities for productivity bonuses
- Relocation bonuses to aid the transition to Southern Illinois
- Stipends when pursuing training opportunities
- A comprehensive benefits package including J-1 visa sponsorships
- Dedicated CME funds and associated time off (with roll over)
- Earned time off (with roll over) and recognition for milestone years of service
- Loan forgiveness opportunities and tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Physician-focused events to establish meaningful relationships with colleagues and their families outside of clinical hours
- A dedicated employee wellness program to support staff health and work-life balance
SIH Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marci Moore-Connelley discusses how SIH supports, empowers and advocates for physicians in their roles.