Academic Physician - MD/DO - Critical Care Anesthesiologist
About the Role
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and Saint Louis University School of Medicine are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Critical Care Anesthesiologist to join our growing faculty team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice the full breadth of anesthesiology in a highly respected academic medical center while educating and mentoring the next generation of physicians.
Whether your passion is clinical excellence, resident education, or collaborative multidisciplinary care, you'll find a supportive environment with outstanding colleagues, complex cases, and opportunities for professional growth.
Why Join Us?
- Faculty appointment with Saint Louis University School of Medicine
- Practice in a newly constructed, state-of-the-art academic medical center
- Diverse and complex case mix in a tertiary referral setting
- Strong culture of collegiality, mentorship, and teamwork
- Opportunity to teach and work alongside approximately 40 anesthesiology residents
- Broad exposure to advanced surgical and procedural specialties
- Mission-driven organization focused on exceptional patient care and physician well-being
Clinical Practice
100% clinical anesthesiology position covering the full spectrum of anesthesiology care, including:
- Cardiac Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Trauma
- ENT
- Interventional Radiology
- Liver Cases
- Endoscopy
- Additional complex tertiary and quaternary care procedures
High-acuity patient population with excellent multidisciplinary support.
Academic Opportunities
- Faculty appointment commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Teach and mentor residents and medical students
- Participate in didactic sessions, simulation training, and resident education
- Opportunities to engage in scholarly and academic activities
- Play an integral role in one of the region's established anesthesiology training programs
Schedule & Call
- Approximately 50-hour work week
- Typical 10-hour clinical shifts
- Collaborative scheduling model designed to support physician wellness
- Later clinical shifts receive "first out" status the following day
- Approximately 13 weekday call shifts annually
- Approximately 11 weekend call shifts annually
- Optional 24-hour call opportunities available
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
- Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
- Commitment to excellence in patient care
- Interest in resident education and academic medicine
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach to care
About the Organization
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, a LEVEL 1 Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma, and STEMI, is at the forefront of groundbreaking medical treatments, procedures, clinical trials, and comprehensive patient care. Our commitment to research and innovation allows us to deliver advanced healthcare solutions.
As the medical teaching hospital for Saint Louis University School of Medicine and exclusively staffed by the SLUCare Physician Group, we provide a unique environment where SSM Health, SLUCare, and Saint Louis University School of Medicine collaborate to offer advanced healthcare solutions that benefit our community.
About the Location
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 a booming economic landscape, St. Louis is highly attractive for young professionals.
There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state, with a rich array of restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities, and sporting events.