Academic Physician - MD/DO - Trauma Surgeon

About the Role

SSM Health - SLUCare Academic is seeking a fellowship-trained Trauma Surgeon to join our growing team at Saint Louis University Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center.

• Academic Affiliation: Engage in teaching and mentorship
• Balanced Call Schedule: Trauma surgeons take q6 in-house call, with primary call coverage at q8 and backup at q4 designed for work-life balance and retention
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside nationally recognized faculty in a high-acuity, academic trauma program

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive trauma and acute care surgery services at SLUH (and VA for split role)
• Participate in call coverage per established schedule
• Engage in teaching, research, and scholarly activities as part of SLUCare faculty
• Maintain compliance with risk management, coding, and quality assurance standards
• Participate in community outreach and educational programs

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO degree; completion of General Surgery residency and Trauma/Critical Care fellowship
• Licensure: Eligible for Missouri medical license (additional multi-state licensure preferred)
• Certifications: Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care
• Experience: Academic experience preferred; commitment to teaching and research required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with RVU incentives
• Academic appointment through Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and sign-on bonus available

About the Location

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, a LEVEL 1 Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma and STEMI, is at the forefront of ground-breaking medical treatments, procedures, clinical trials, and comprehensive patient care. Our commitment to research and innovation allows us to treat patients and their families with the care they deserve. The hospital has been an academic institution in the St. Louis community for more than 80 years, serving as the medical teaching hospital for Saint Louis University School of Medicine and exclusively staffed by the SLUCare Physician Group.

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 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, including restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities, and sporting events.