Academic Thoracic Surgeon - SLUCare

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University HospitalWorker Type: RegularJob Highlights: Job Opportunity At St. Louis University and SSM Health (https://www.joinssmhealth.com/slucare/) , we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services. The St. Louis University Department of Surgery is seeking a 3rd general thoracic surgeon for our expanding and busy program. The applicant must have expertise in all facets of general thoracic surgery. New graduates are welcome to apply.Job Details

The applicant will be a member of the St Louis University Department of Surgery, and faculty of the St. Louis University School of Medicine.

Excellent financial package! Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Guaranteed base salary and bonuses available

Position is sign-on bonus eligible

The thoracic surgery program oversees the SSM-St Louis Lung Cancer Screening program across 6 hospitals in our region (>6000 screenings performed/year), and has excellent nursing and NP support, including an intake navigation program.

Within the SSM Health system, we provide inpatient care at Saint Louis University Hospital (https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/st-louis/saint-louis-university-hospital) and St. Mary's - Richmond Heights (https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/st-louis/st-marys-hospital-st-louis) , which includes the supervision and training of general surgery residents, and the education of medical students at both locations.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an ACGME Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Program

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible

Ability to obtain Missouri license

Minimally invasive or robotic surgery skills in general thoracic surgery

Community Information The St. Louis metro area is home to over 2.8 million residents and is filled with a rich history and wonderful attractions. Greater St. Louis offers world-class higher education, cultural institutions and attractions (botanical gardens, museums, symphony, zoo), major league professional sports, award-winning schools, Midwestern friendliness and housing costs below the national average.Facility Description 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 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. Saint Louis University Hospital and Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital are part of the St. Louis University School of Medicine/SLUCare Physician Group. In addition to these two facilities, SSM Health includes 5 community hospitals in the St. Louis area. Overall, SSM Health operates 23 hospitals in 4 states. SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients. Saint Louis University Hospital and Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospitals are level 1 Trauma centers, and offer the full scope of services that one would expect in an urban academic program.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.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. Visit joinssmhealth.com to view a complete listing of career opportunities with SSM HealthJob Summary: Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses.Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for obtaining call coverage by other medical staff members for holidays, vacations and other time off.

Responsible for the standard of practice for patient population.

Responsibility for maintaining a private office and all clinical decision making within the office during times of service.

Acts as an advisor and consultant in the establishment of operational policies of the practice to include: (1) Purchasing and capital allocations; (2) Managed care plan participation; (3) Budget and practice expenses; (4) Medicare/Medicaid participation; (5) Billing and collection of professional fees; (6) Personnel management and related policies; (7) Risk management and quality assurance; and (8) Coding compliance.

Responsible for after-hours call coverage for patients of the practice, in addition to office appointments.

Participates in community service activities, including speaking engagements, writing and special clinical programs as reasonably requested.

Responsible for all risk management, coding compliance and quality assurance activities and functions in and related to the practice.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.

Constant standing and walking.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Occasional lifting/moving of patients.

Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Occasional driving.

Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Physician - Regional MSO Credentialing

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 4980980235 Prfee SU-Cardiothoracic SurgeryScheduled Weekly Hours: 40SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)