Full-Time Academic Oculoplastic Surgeon - St. Louis, MO

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Job description

The Department of Ophthalmology at SSM SLUCare Physician Group in Saint Louis, Missouri announces an opening for an outstanding individual who has completed or is currently in fellowship-training in oculoplastic surgery.

We are a multidisciplinary program seeking a full-time physician to join an established ASOPRS-accredited fellowship-trained specialist with 17 years of experience with a dedicated team including a nurse practitioner and ophthalmic scribe. The incoming surgeon would also build their team to include a dedicated advanced practice provider and medical assistant.

Duties will include clinical practice as well as education of residents and medical students. This will be an excellent opportunity to join a busy practice and grow a functional and aesthetic practice. This position will be located at Saint Louis University Hospital, a 365-bed, Level 1 Trauma Center for Missouri and Illinois.

Candidates must also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and capacity to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team of physician's and support staff. Division faculty are actively engaged in education of medical students, residents, and other providers and staff within the department.

Role highlights:

Full Faculty Academic Appointment at Saint Louis University
Academic rank and salary commensurate with experience.
Competitive base salary plus RVU incentives and sign-on bonus
Exceptional benefit package starting within your first 30 days!
Retirement plan with employer match
Medical, vision, and dental plans + more!

EPIC EMR
Supportive environment with mentorship from current faculty
Practice in a new, state-of-the-art facility with multidisciplinary specialties

Community Information

The St. Louis metro area is home to over 2.8 million residents and is filled with a rich history and wonderful attractions. Greater St. Louis offers world-class higher education, cultural institutions and attractions (botanical gardens, museums, symphony, zoo), major league professional sports, award-winning schools, Midwestern friendliness and housing costs below the national average.

Facility Description

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, St. Marys Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital.

SLUCares more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health - St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Groups more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.

Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve.

Compensation & Benefit

SSM Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits plans tailored to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family. The package also offers pre-tax savings incentives, a wellness program, and retirement plans such as 403(b) and 457(b). Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities.

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.

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