Academic Physician - Emergency Medicine at St. Louis University Hospital

Organization: SLUCare Physician Group, SSM Health

Location: Saint Louis University (SLU) Hospital

Position: Division Chief, Department of Surgery, Division of Emergency Medicine

Job Summary

SLUCare Physician Group, a member of SSM Health, seeks a dynamic leader for the role of Division Chief in the Department of Surgery, Division of Emergency Medicine (EM) at SLU Hospital.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Licensure

• MD/DO or equivalent with current Board certification in Emergency Medicine.
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Missouri state medical license.

Experience and Competencies

• Credentials that merit appointment in the School of Medicine at the minimum rank of Assistant Professor but preferably Associate or Full Professor
• Proven leadership skills in an academic environment, with prior experience demonstrating excellence in teaching, clinical practice, program development, program administration, and/or research administration.
• Effective and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Capacity to lead and role model a culture of engagement, accountability, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
• Track record of cooperative working relationships, demonstrating an ability to understand and synthesize stakeholder concerns to set and achieve strategic goals that are beneficial to all groups.
• Commitment to faculty and leadership development programs
• Willingness to implement the requirements and policies of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) standards, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), SSM Health, and Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of Emergency Medicine across the SLU and SSM Health network, advancing both academic and clinical missions. The candidate will receive a 0.2 FTE of protected time for administrative duties.

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. SSM Health's heritage of healing began over 150 years ago in 1872, when five Franciscan Sisters of Mary arrived on the riverbanks of St. Louis. Fueled by unwavering faith and determination, these pioneering women cared for the sick and dedicated their lives to ensuring all people receive high-quality compassionate care, regardless of their ability to pay.

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. There are 8 system hospitals located in the St. Louis metro area.

Compensation & Benefits

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.