Academic Physician - MD/DO - Geriatrician

American Geriatrics Society; Missouri; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Retirement plans

Job summary

SSM Health in St. Louis, MO, invites applications for a full-time Academic Geriatric Physician. The role involves clinical care across ambulatory, long-term, and inpatient settings, plus teaching and fellowship program support in geriatric medicine and palliative care.

Join SLUCare Physician Group under the SSM Health system, contributing to a legacy of education and patient-centered care. Typical schedule Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm, with strong academic ties.

Responsibilities

• Clinical opportunities across ambulatory clinics, long-term care, nursing facilities, and inpatient care.
• Teaching and oversight of students, residents and fellows at multiple sites.
• Support for geriatric medicine and palliative care fellowship programs.
• Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm academic/clinical schedule.

Job description

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Community Description:

About SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health:

SLUCare Physician Group, a member of SSM Healthis actively recruiting for a full-time Academic Geriatric Physician.SLUCare Physician Group geriatric specialists are internationally recognized experts on aging. As physician researchers and educators with Saint Louis University School of Medicine, our doctors have developed geriatric assessment tools and techniques used throughout the world.

Job Details:

• Clinical opportunities include ambulatory medicine clinics, long-term and skilled nursing facilities, and inpatient care.
• Teaching and oversight of students, residents and fellows in all clinical care sites.
• Support for geriatric medicine and palliative care fellowship programs.
• Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm academic/clinical services

Unique practice activities and opportunities:

• Academic practice at a Level 1 trauma center
• Longstanding geriatric medicine fellowship: 35 years of geriatric medicine and over 140 fellows trained
• Academically active at national meetings for AMDA, AGS, AAHPM
• Active GWEP HRSA grant

Benefits:

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 401(k). Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance and personal and professional growth and development opportunities.

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

SLUCare's more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Group's 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.

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, gender, 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. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.

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.