Physician - Breast Imaging at St. Louis University

Saint Louis University is currently seeking a breast imaging and interventional radiologist to join our breast imaging division. Join an experienced team of 4 breast radiologists in a department of 40 attending radiologists, recognized for its focus on lifelong learning and friendly collaboration. Work with and teach 36 radiology residents - this program is renowned for fostering independence in participants through hands-on learning.

We are an ACR Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center (formally called ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, providing state-of-the-art, comprehensive care, with the following:

• Tomosynthesis / 3D mammography equipment with experienced mammography technologists
• Prone tomosynthesis / 3D biopsy table
• 2 dedicated breast ultrasound units with Elastography and experienced 2 full-time experienced breast sonographers
• 3T Magnet for breast MRI and MRI-guided breast biopsies. MRI utilizes Dynacad software.
• Magseed for image-guided localizations prior to surgery
• Breast Imaging Fellowship, starting July 2024
• Nurse navigators, biopsy nurses, and High-Risk nurse
• Volpara breast density software, CRA Health risk assessment software, and experienced genetic counselors
• Experienced breast surgeon directly adjacent to our breast imaging office
• Transpara AI software for mammography

Position Details

• 0.8 to 1.0 FTE breast imaging
• No nights, no weekends, no holidays, and no call on breast imaging schedule
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, plus additional bonus potential and excellent benefits
• Potential for a hybrid schedule with some remote work
• Generous vacation
• Administration days
• Interpretation of digital mammography and tomosynthesis, breast and axillary ultrasounds, breast MRI, and perform all image-guided breast and axillary procedures and localizations
• Participate in biweekly breast tumor board
• Participate in Breast Imaging Fellowship Consortium with weekly virtual lectures
• Be engaged in breast imaging fellow, radiology resident and medical student education
• Opportunities for research

Qualifications:

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• M.D. or D.O. (or foreign equivalent) and eligibility for full medical licensure in Missouri
• Board certified or eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
• Breast imaging fellowship preferred (experience considered in lieu of a breast imaging fellowship)
• Proficient in all aspects of breast imaging, including mammography, tomosynthesis, ultrasound, MRI, and image-guided breast procedures, and localizations
• MQSA compliant
• Have a compassionate bedside manner
• Be a team player

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.