SSM Health to stage its first virtual career fair

ST. LOUIS — SSM Health is planning its first virtual career fair.

Job seekers, regardless of where they’re located, will be able to connect directly in real-time – and on their own time – with SSM Health recruiters and hiring leaders from across the organization’s four-state system.

Scheduled from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time Wednesday, Sept. 7, the 12-hour event will feature dozens of SSM Health HR professionals from Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, who will address questions and provide information via instant messaging to job seekers about open positions across the system.

Those interested in attending should register in advance at www.ssmhealthcareers.com/virtual.

“Our virtual career fair was developed so anyone interested in a job at SSM Health could attend regardless of where they live, and find out how to join our exceptional team,” said Thomas Ahr, system vice president – talent management for SSM Health. “The event will bring together job seekers and our top recruiters, hiring leaders, and career experts under one digital umbrella.”

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the health needs of communities across the Midwest through one of the largest integrated delivery systems in the nation. With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, SSM Health includes 20 hospitals, more than 60 outpatient care sites, a pharmacy benefit company, an insurance company, two nursing homes, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a technology company and two Accountable Care Organizations. It has more than 8,500 physicians and more than 33,000 employees in four states.

— From the Illinois Business Journal