Job Summary
Job Description
SSM Health in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Medicine Physician to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages, ensuring a continuum of care that emphasizes wellness and prevention. This role involves diagnosing and treating a wide variety of ailments, advising on preventive healthcare, and managing chronic diseases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide primary care services to patients of all ages, including acute and chronic illness management, preventive care, and health education.
- Conduct physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records using the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Participate in continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide patient and family education regarding health conditions, treatments, and preventive measures.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
Qualifications:
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine.
- Valid medical license to practice in the state of Missouri.
- DEA license.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Continuing medical education (CME) allowance.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
About SSM Health:
SSM Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. Headquartered in St. Louis, SSM Health has care delivery sites in Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. The health system includes 24 hospitals, more than 300 physician offices and other outpatient care sites, 10 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, an insurance company, a technology company and an Accountable Care Organization.
SSM Medical Group is a memer of SSM Health Care St. Louis and includes almost 400 primary and specialty care physicians in 65 locations, including 6 urgent care clinics and 5 Express Clinics. Our clinics are located in north, south and mid St. Louis County; in St. Charles County; in Warrenton and Troy, Missouri; and in Belleville and Maryville, Illinois.
At SSM, we take pride in the physician leadership of our Medical Group. Our physicians have a voice in their own practice operations, as well as the overall direction of the organization. Our SSM physician leadership allows physicians to manage the care of their own patients and provide appropriate treatment to meet each patient's unique needs.
All SSM Health Medical Group primary care practices are nationally recognized as NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Homes and provide exceptional care through evidence-based protocols, while coordinating and managing patient care across the continuum.
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital is a 525- bed hospital that offers a wide variety of in and outpatient services, including cancer care, a wound center, CV and open-heart surgery, a chest pain center, and advanced stroke care. St. Mary s handles high-risk obstetrics and fetal surgery, along with comprehensive women's breast health services. Advanced diagnostic and comprehensive robotic-assisted procedural equipment are available.
Through its affiliation with St. Louis University School of Medicine, St Mary's offers residency programs in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and OBGYN.
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.