Academic Physician - MD/DO - Internal Medicine

About the Opportunity

Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health invite applications for an Academic Internal Medicine Physician to join our growing Division of General Internal Medicine. This faculty position offers the opportunity to practice evidence-based internal medicine while contributing to the education of medical students and residents within one of the Midwest's premier academic medical centers. The Department of Internal Medicine is one of the largest and most dynamic departments at Saint Louis University, supporting excellence in patient care, education, research, and service.

Opportunity Highlights

• Faculty appointment with Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Outpatient-focused Internal Medicine practice
• Teach and mentor medical students and Internal Medicine residents
• Opportunity to participate in scholarly activity, quality improvement, and clinical research
• Collaborative academic environment with access to a broad network of subspecialists
• Practice within the SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
• EPIC electronic medical record
• Supported by a mission-driven health system with a strong commitment to physician well-being

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient Internal Medicine care for adult patients
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
• Participate in medical student and resident education through clinical teaching and mentorship
• Engage in interdisciplinary care with specialty colleagues across the health system
• Participate in departmental, academic, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain excellence in patient-centered care consistent with the missions of Saint Louis University and SSM Health

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
• Commitment to academic medicine, teaching, and patient-centered care
• Interest in resident and medical student education preferred

Practice Environment

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

About St. Louis

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, this makes St. Louis 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.