Full-Time Academic Oculoplastic Surgeon - St. Louis, MO

The Department of Ophthalmology at SSM SLUCare Physician Group in Saint Louis, Missouri announces an opening for an outstanding individual who has completed or is currently in fellowship-training in oculoplastic surgery.

We are a multidisciplinary program seeking a full-time physician to join an established ASOPRS-accredited fellowship-trained specialist with 17 years of experience with a dedicated team including a nurse practitioner and ophthalmic scribe. The incoming surgeon would also build their team to include a dedicated advanced practice provider and medical assistant.

Duties will include clinical practice as well as education of residents and medical students. This will be an excellent opportunity to join a busy practice and grow a functional and aesthetic practice. This position will be located at Saint Louis University Hospital, a 365-bed, Level 1 Trauma Center for Missouri and Illinois.

Candidates must also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and capacity to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team of physician's and support staff. Division faculty are actively engaged in education of medical students, residents, and other providers and staff within the department.

Role highlights:

• Full Faculty Academic Appointment at Saint Louis University
• Academic rank and salary commensurate with experience.
• Competitive base salary plus RVU incentives and sign-on bonus
• Exceptional benefit package starting within your first 30 days!
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Medical, vision, and dental plans + more!
• EPIC EMR
• Supportive environment with mentorship from current faculty
• Practice in a new, state-of-the-art facility with multidisciplinary specialties

Compensation & Benefit:

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 457(b). Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance, as well as 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 Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, and most recently 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 – St. Louis 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 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. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.