Academic Physician - MD/DO - Psychiatrist

SSM Health Care System; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 230.000 - 290.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

CME allowance

Paid malpractice insurance

Generous paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

SLUCare Physician Group, the academic practice of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, seeks a Board Certified or Board Eligible Adult Psychiatrist to join its academic psychiatry faculty. The position is primarily outpatient-based with opportunities for teaching, clinical supervision, and academic involvement within a collaborative, mission-driven department.

The role emphasizes outpatient clinic work with teaching responsibilities, call coverage, and scholarly activity, with an

Formación

• MD or DO degree and licensure in good standing.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure.
• Commitment to academic medicine and education.

Responsabilidades

• Provide outpatient psychiatry care for adults (18+).
• Teach and supervise psychiatry residents and medical students.
• Engage in academic conferences, grand rounds, and scholarly activity.
• Participate in clinical care within a multidisciplinary team.

Conocimientos

Teaching

Clinical supervision

Academic involvement

Team collaboration

Educación

MD/DO

Descripción del empleo

SLUCare Physician Group, the academic practice of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Adult Psychiatrist to join its academic psychiatry faculty. This position is primarily outpatient-based with opportunities for teaching, clinical supervision, and academic involvement within a collaborative, mission-driven department.

Outpatient Clinic Schedule:

• New Patient Appointments:
  60 minutes
• Follow-Up Appointments:
  30 minutes
• Clinic Setting:
  Faculty outpatient psychiatry clinic
  Multidisciplinary team environment (residents, fellows, psychologists, social work)
• Patient Population:
  Adult psychiatry (18+)
  Mix of mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders, and complex psychiatric presentations

Clinical Effort Distribution:

• Outpatient Psychiatry: 100%
• Inpatient Psychiatry: 0% (no dedicated inpatient service)

(Note: Occasional inpatient consults may occur while on call, but there is no routine inpatient attending service.)

Call Schedule:

• Rotating call:
  One night every 2–3 weeks
  Call rotation includes approximately 15 faculty members
• Facilities Covered:
  SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Call Description:

• Home calls with phone triage and clinical decision making
• Psychiatric consultations and urgent evaluations as needed
• Resident support and supervision during call coverage

Call Intensity & Expectations:

• Call volume is generally manageable and infrequent
• Most calls involve:
  • Phone consultations
  • Guidance to residents
  • Occasional in-person evaluation if clinically necessary
• The service is well supported by residents and hospital staff

Weekend Call Expectations:

• While on weekend call, faculty can expect:
  • Minimal on-site time
  • Typically, 1–3 hours total per day, depending on consult volume
  • Many weekends may require no in-person presence at all

Academic Responsibilities:

• Teaching and supervision of psychiatry residents and medical students
• Participation in academic conferences, grand rounds, and educational activities
• Opportunities for scholarly activity and academic advancement
• Faculty appointment at Saint Louis University School of Medicine (rank commensurate with experience)

Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
• Commitment to academic medicine and education

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive academic salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • CME allowance
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Generous paid time off

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

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, theres always something to do or see here.

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