Academic Physician - MD/DO - Critical Care Intensivist

AOIA; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking a PRN Critical Care Physician to provide supplemental coverage within our Critical Care Medicine program. This flexible opportunity supports overnight coverage and prefers Sleep Medicine training or experience.

The physician will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, participate in rounds, and contribute to teaching and supervision where applicable.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine.
• Sleep Medicine fellowship training or board certification preferred.
• Interest in night coverage and flexible scheduling.
• Missouri medical licensure and DEA registration eligibility.
• Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient critical care coverage in adult ICUs on an as-needed basis.
• Support overnight and weekend coverage needs.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with APPs, residents, fellows, nursing staff, and consulting services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination.
• Support teaching and supervision of residents and fellows when applicable.
• Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation.

Skills

Board Certified in Critical Care

Board Eligible in Critical Care

Sleep Medicine fellowship

Night coverage availability

Missouri licensure & DEA

Job description

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Community Description:

About SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital:

SLUCare Physician Group, the academic medical practice of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, is seeking a PRN Critical Care Physician to provide supplemental coverage within our Critical Care Medicine program. This flexible opportunity is ideal for physicians seeking part-time or additional clinical work, with preference given to candidates interested in overnight coverage and those with Sleep Medicine training or experience.

The physician will provide high-quality critical care services in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team while supporting the academic mission of Saint Louis University.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient critical care coverage in adult intensive care units on an as-needed basis
• Support overnight and weekend coverage needs
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, nursing staff, and consulting services
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination
• Support teaching and supervision of residents and fellows when applicable
• Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine
• Pulmonary/Critical Care physicians encouraged to apply
• Sleep Medicine fellowship training or board certification preferred
• Interest in night coverage and flexible scheduling
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure and DEA registration

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.

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