Build Excellence: Vascular Surgeon - Top-Tier Academic Center - St. Louis University

Vascular Surgeon - SSM Saint Louis University, SLUCare

Practice Model: 50% Inpatient / 50% Outpatient

Position Overview:

SSM Health Saint Louis University, SLUCare, seeks an experienced vascular surgeon or recent fellowship graduate to join our dynamic Division of Vascular Surgery. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-volume, Level 1 trauma center practice that serves the critical vascular surgical needs of the SSM St. Louis ministries.

About Our Division:

The Division of Vascular Surgery provides essential surgical services for high-acuity patients across the SSM St. Louis network. Our division operates at the 90th percentile for surgical volume and complexity, making this a critical addition to maintaining our exceptional standard of care. As vascular surgery is a mandatory service for Level 1 trauma center accreditation, this position is essential to our mission.

Our growing practice currently comprises 3 faculty members, with expansion opportunities available, including one additional open faculty position and two Advanced Practice Provider (APP) positions planned.

Clinical Responsibilities:

Surgical Volume & Practice Mix:

• Perform 3-6 procedures per week
• Balanced 50% inpatient / 50% outpatient caseload
• High-complexity vascular cases across the spectrum

Call Coverage:

• 1 in 5 call rotation
• Level 1 trauma vascular coverage at multiple facilities (SLUH & CG)
• Emergency Department call coverage at SM-SL
• Approximately 2-3 hours per day when on-call
• Coverage extends across SLU Hospital and expanding network sites

Patient Population:

• High-acuity vascular surgical patients
• Level 1 trauma vascular emergencies
• Complex inpatient and outpatient vascular conditions

Qualifications:

Required:

• Board certification or board eligibility in Vascular Surgery
• Completion of accredited vascular surgery fellowship OR experienced vascular surgeon
• Medical licensure eligible in Missouri
• Ability to obtain privileges at SSM Health facilities

Preferred:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal abilities
• Experience with high-volume, complex vascular cases
• Trauma vascular surgery experience
• Collaborative team approach

Why Join Our Team?

• Critical Impact: Essential role in maintaining Level 1 trauma center accreditation
• Growth Opportunity: Join an expanding program with planned faculty and APP additions
• High Volume: Engage with complex, challenging cases in a busy academic environment
• Academic Affiliation: Saint Louis University's connection with teaching opportunities
• Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated faculty committed to excellence
• Work-Life Balance: Structured call schedule with defined coverage expectations

Facility Information:

Our providers serve multiple SSM Health facilities including SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital (SLUH), Christian Hospital (CG), and SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital - St. Louis (SM-SL), providing comprehensive vascular surgical coverage a

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.

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.