Academic Physician - Anesthesiologist

Join a Premier Academic Anesthesiology Program!

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and Saint Louis University School of Medicine are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible 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

• 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

Shape the Future of Anesthesiology While Practicing at the Top of Your License.

Join a nationally recognized academic health system where you'll enjoy a rewarding clinical practice, meaningful teaching opportunities, and the support to build a long-term, fulfilling career in academic anesthesiology.

Community Description:

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 make this 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.

About SSM Health

Thoughtful. Insightful. Purposeful. There is something wholly unique and special about practicing medicine at SSM Health. Being here, you’ll experience a remarkable feeling of purpose, fulfillment, and connectedness. It’s all-encompassing and inspiring, and it’s what defines and drives our teams every day. We call it the healing power of presence and it touches, enhances, and advances all aspects of the care we give and the careers we offer. For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It’s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve. Together – We Care.Devoted care everywhereSSM Health’s healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary’s, were called to aid and heal in God’s name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 13,900 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional health care services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With 23 hospitals, 12 post-acute care centers, and over 650 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive. No matter where you work within SSM Health, you can expect to be cared for personally and rewarded professionally with:• A very comprehensive and competitive total compensation and benefits package.• Extensive support and resources to support continued personal and professional growth.• Strategic organizational investments in practice infrastructure and technologies to enhance our practice efficiency and increase clinician satisfaction.• Generous paid time off and paid family leave so our team members can achieve work-life balance.