Academic Physician - MD/DO - Internal Medicine

SSM Health Care System; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Care System is seeking a Core Faculty Internal Medicine Physician in St. Louis to join its ACGME-accredited residency program. This role integrates outpatient clinical practice with significant commitment to teaching and mentorship. The position involves curriculum development, resident assessment, and oversight of resident care. Interested candidates must possess an MD or DO degree, be ABIM board-certified or eligible, and be eligible for Missouri licensure. This is a crucial role in shaping education while maintaining clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in academic medicine, teaching, and resident development.
• ABIM board-certified or board-eligible with certification expected within 2 years.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum development and resident assessment.
• Oversee resident patient encounters and clinical documentation.
• Participate in educational activities and mentor residents.

Skills

Interest in academic medicine

Teaching skills

Mentorship abilities

Education

MD or DO degree

ABIM board-certified or eligible

Eligible for medical licensure in Missouri

Job description

Position Overview:

SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - St. Louis is seeking a Core Faculty (CF) Internal Medicine Physician to join its ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program. This position combines outpatient clinical practice with a dedicated commitment to graduate medical education, resident mentorship, and program leadership.

The Core Faculty member will work closely with the Program Director to support curriculum development, resident assessment, recruitment, and scholarly activity while maintaining a robust clinical presence.

Qualifications & Credentialing:

• MD or DO degree
• ABIM board-certified or board-eligible with certification expected within 2 years
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Missouri
• Demonstrated interest in academic medicine, teaching, and resident development

FTE Allocation:

• 0.1 FTE (10%): Administrative and educational responsibilities for the residency program, as delegated by the Program Director
• 0.9 FTE (90%): Clinical practice

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Primary clinical assignment is outpatient Internal Medicine and Transitional Care Clinics
• Supervision of 100% of resident patient encounters, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Oversight includes:
  • Resident documentation
  • Orders
  • Plans of care
• Inpatient clinical component may be added in the future based on program needs and Core Faculty composition

Educational & Administrative Responsibilities:

• Development, implementation, and assessment of one or more major curricular components (e.g., patient safety, quality improvement, health disparities, or core didactics)
• Design and implementation of resident assessment strategies aligned with ACGME competencies
• Participation in and delivery of educational activities, including didactics, simulation, and skills labs
• Active participation in resident recruitment, interview, and selection, with a commitment to diversity
• Advising, mentoring, and coaching residents throughout training
• Membership on the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC)
• Participation in the Program Evaluation Committee (PEC), including implementation and analysis of action plans
• Oversight and support of resident:
  • Quality improvement and patient safety projects
  • Scholarly activity, including research, posters, presentations, and publications
• Oversight of faculty development within the residency program
• Design and implementation of simulation and standardized patient experiences
• Development and oversight of resident remediation and performance improvement plans
• Leadership of program initiatives focused on resident and faculty well‑being

Performance Expectations:

• Communication of expectations to residents at the start of each clinic block with follow-up on goals and accountability (100% expectation)
• Comprehensive EHR attestations with oversight of resident notes, orders, and care plans (80% expectation)
• Completion of all formative resident evaluations in the New Innovations platform with 1:1 in-person feedback (100% expectation)
• Participation in:
  • Quarterly faculty meetings (80%)
  • Faculty development activities (80%)
  • ACGME Program Faculty Survey (100% annually)
  • Annual Faculty Retreat (once every 2 years)
• Annual participation in clinical curriculum review and revision
• Participation in resident recruitment activities when requested by the Program Director (80%)
• Resident mentorship:
  • 1-2 residents per PGY level
  • Minimum of one in-person mentoring session per quarter (100% expectation)
• Design and oversight of individualized learning plans and remediation efforts
• Scholarly output expectations:
  • At least one quality improvement or research project per year
  • Support dissemination through presentations, posters, or peer reviewed publications
• Teaching expectations:
  • Minimum of three noon conference presentations per academic year
  • Participation in noon conference case discussions, including Intern Case Report (75%)

Why This Role Matters:

This position is critical to the success of the Internal Medicine Residency Program and offers the opportunity to shape resident education, curriculum development, and program culture while maintaining an active clinical practice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.