Physician (S)

SSM Health; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay access to earned wages

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a licensed physician for regular practice at St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis. The role includes diagnosing and treating injuries or illnesses with after-hours call coverage and office responsibilities.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality care, participating in policy decisions, and contributing to community outreach and risk management. This position requires licensure in applicable states and adherence to hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed physician with ability to diagnose and treat patients.
• Eligible to obtain required licensure in listed states.
• Experience with office-based practice and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Obtain call coverage by other medical staff for holidays and vacations.
• Maintain standard of practice for the patient population.
• Manage private office and all clinical decision making during times of service.
• Advise on operational policies including budgeting, Medicare/Medicaid participation, and billing.
• Provide after-hours call coverage in addition to office appointments.
• Participate in community service activities and special clinical programs.
• Oversee risk management and quality assurance activities in the practice.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Physician license - Illinois

Medical Physician/Surgeon license - Missouri

Osteopathic Physician license - Missouri

Medical Physician - Oklahoma

Osteopathic Physician - Oklahoma

Physician - Wisconsin

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

Worker Type:
Regular

Job Summary:
Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for obtaining call coverage by other medical staff members for holidays, vacations and other time off.
• Responsible for the standard of practice for patient population.
• Responsibility for maintaining a private office and all clinical decision making within the office during times of service.
• Acts as an advisor and consultant in the establishment of operational policies of the practice to include: (1) Purchasing and capital allocations; (2) Managed care plan participation; (3) Budget and practice expenses; (3) Medicare/Medicaid participation; (5) Billing and collection of professional fees; (6) Personnel management and related policies; (7) Risk management and quality assurance; and (8) Coding compliance.
• Responsible for after-hours call coverage for patients of the practice, in addition to office appointments.
• Participates in community service activities, including speaking engagements, writing and special clinical programs as reasonably requested.
• Responsible for all risk management, coding compliance and quality assurance activities and functions in and related to the practice.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications
State of Work Location: Illinois

• Physician, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Medical Physician/Surgeon Temporary - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or
• Medical Physician & Surgeon - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or
• Osteopathic Physicians - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Medical Physician - Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
• Or
• Osteopathic Physician & Surgeon - Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Physician - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:
Employee

Department:
2069000010 Glennon Ped Assoc

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
42

Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.