Academic Physician - MD/DO - Critical Care Anesthesiologist

Physician Moms Group; Missouri; On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital invites a Board Certified or Board Eligible Critical Care Anesthesiologist to join our academic anesthesia program. The role combines a full clinical practice with resident education and scholarly activity in a premier tertiary center.

We offer teaching opportunities with Saint Louis University School of Medicine, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and a schedule designed to maintain physician wellness in a busy, high-acuity environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in anesthesiology.
• Missouri medical licensure eligibility or licensure.

Responsibilities

• 100% clinical anesthesiology position.
• Provide full spectrum of anesthesiology care across cardiac, orthopedic, trauma, ENT, interventional radiology, liver, endoscopy and other complex tertiary/quaternary cases.
• Support high-acuity patient population with strong multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Engage in didactic sessions, resident education, and scholarly activities.

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology

Missouri medical licensure eligible

Job description

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Community Description:

About SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital:

Join a Premier Academic Anesthesiology Program!

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and Saint Louis University School of Medicine are seeking aBoard Certified or Board Eligible Critical Care Anesthesiologistto join our growing faculty team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice the full breadth of anesthesiology in a highly respected academic medical center while educating and mentoring the next generation of physicians.

Whether your passion is clinical excellence, resident education, or collaborative multidisciplinary care, you'll find a supportive environment with outstanding colleagues, complex cases, and opportunities for professional growth.

Why Join Us?

• Faculty appointment with Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Practice in a newly constructed, state-of-the-art academic medical center
• Diverse and complex case mix in a tertiary referral setting
• Strong culture of collegiality, mentorship, and teamwork
• Opportunity to teach and work alongside approximately 40 anesthesiology residents
• Broad exposure to advanced surgical and procedural specialties
• Mission-driven organization focused on exceptional patient care and physician well-being

Clinical Practice:

• 100% clinical anesthesiology position
• Full spectrum of anesthesiology care including:
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma
  • ENT
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Liver Cases
  • Endoscopy
  • Additional complex tertiary and quaternary care procedures
• High-acuity patient population with excellent multidisciplinary support

Academic Opportunities:

• Faculty appointment commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Teach and mentor residents and medical students
• Participate in didactic sessions, simulation training, and resident education
• Opportunities to engage in scholarly and academic activities
• Play an integral role in one of the region's established anesthesiology training programs

Schedule & Call:

• Approximately 50-hour work week
• Typical 10-hour clinical shifts
• Collaborative scheduling model designed to support physician wellness
• Later clinical shifts receive "first out" status the following day
• Approximately 13 weekday call shifts annually
• Approximately 11 weekend call shifts annually
• Optional 24-hour call opportunities available

Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Interest in resident education and academic medicine
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to care

Shape the Future of Anesthesiology While Practicing at the Top of Your License.

Join a nationally recognized academic health system where you'll enjoy a rewarding clinical practice, meaningful teaching opportunities, and the support to build a long-term, fulfilling career in academic anesthesiology.

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, a LEVEL 1 Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma and STEMI, is at the forefront of ground-breaking medical treatments, procedures, clinical trials and comprehensive patient care. Our commitment to research and innovation allows us to treat you and your family with the care you deserve. SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital has been an academic hospital in the St. Louis community for more than 80 years.

We serve as the medical teaching hospital for Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and exclusively staffed by the SLUCare Physician Group. This relationship between SSM Health, SLUCare and Saint Louis University School of Medicine provides advanced health care solutions that benefit our community.

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, there's always something to do or see here.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.