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Clinical Ladder Program

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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.

SSM Health Professional Practice Model "I Am Statements" 
Advocate icon

I am an Advocate
Accountable icon

I am Accountable
Partner icon

I am a Partner
Professional icon

I am Professional
Leader icon

I am a Leader

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
Respiratory

Respiratory
Respiratory

Lab
Respiratory

Imaging
Respiratory

Pharmacy
Respiratory

Nursing

Program Criteria
  • Successfully complete the number of points and variety of activities required for the level of the Clinical Ladder they are pursuing

Program Length
  • 12-months

Program Benefits
  • Receive achievement bonus after completing a Clinical Ladder level
  • Access professional development reimbursement for use the following year ​​​

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