Clinical Ladder Program

Program Overview

At SSM Health, we believe our work is more than a career, it’s a calling. The SSM Health Clinical Ladder Program is an optional 12-month growth and development opportunity designed to support professional growth and recognition of eligible SSM Health clinicians in acute, ambulatory and post-acute settings. Eligible clinicians within imaging, lab, nursing, pharmacy, and respiratory departments can receive an achievement bonus and professional development reimbursement for completing Clinical Ladder Program milestones.

Program Objectives

To provide reward and recognition for career advancement and professional development.
To be nationally recognized as the ministry where people can reach their greatest potential and fulfill their calling to serve others.
To live the tenets of the SSM Health Professional Practice Model, described by the five “I Am” statements.

Program Eligibility

Employed for a minimum of one year
Works in a direct clinical care position at the time of application
Classified in a full-time or part-time position (minimum 0.5 FTE)
In good standing, defined as not on level 2, 3, or 4 of corrective action at the time of application throughout the receipt of awards
Not in a titled leadership position including director, manager, supervisor or lead, contingent position, PRN or a hired student role
Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement are not eligible for this program unless provided for in their collective bargaining agreement or a side agreement

Eligible Departments

FAQs

The Clinical Ladder Program is an optional professional development opportunity. Participants in the program must meet minimum requirements to enter a level of the program and then spend time meeting professional development goals by participating in identified activities. Participants who complete the requirements of a level receive a financial benefit.

SSM Health employed, for a minimum of one year in a position.
Must be in a full-time or part-time with a minimum of 0.5 FTE, in acute, ambulatory, and post-acute environments who are in good standing at SSM Health are eligible.
Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Leads, Advanced Practice Nurses, and contingent or PRN staff are not eligible for the program currently.
Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement are not eligible for this program unless provided for in their collective bargaining agreement or a side agreement.
Please ask a Recruiter if you have questions about position eligibility.

Program Objectives

SSM Health Professional Practice Model "I Am Statements"

I am an Advocate

I am Accountable

I am a Partner

I am Professional

I am a Leader

Program Eligibility

Eligible Departments

Respiratory

Lab

Imaging

Pharmacy

Nursing

Program Criteria

Program Length

Program Benefits

FAQs

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