Build Your Dream Oculoplastics Practice | Academic Role with SSM Health at Saint Louis University

SSM Health and Saint Louis University are seeking a passionate, fellowship-trained Oculoplastic Surgeon. Full-time academic appointment in the Department of Ophthalmology. This is a rare opportunity to become part of a growing academic practice alongside a highly respected ASOPRS-accredited surgeon with nearly two decades of experience and a strong commitment to education and mentorship.

Why Join Us?

• Academic Excellence: Full-time faculty appointment with Saint Louis University School of Medicine, with opportunities to teach and mentor medical students and residents.
• Surgical Focus: The anticipated schedule includes 1–1.5 days in the clinic and 2–4 days in the operating room (OR) weekly. With the addition of a new surgeon, we aim to establish a more consistent weekly schedule.
• Diverse Case Mix: The current surgeon focuses on ptosis repair, thyroid eye disease, and trauma/fracture cases. There is a strong opportunity for the incoming surgeon to develop and lead a cosmetic oculoplastics service.
• Team-Based Care: You'll be supported by a dedicated APP and medical assistant. The clinic also includes a nurse practitioner who manages new and post-op patients, allowing for increased surgical time.
• Strategic Location: Our clinic is just three blocks from the outpatient surgery center and one block from the pediatric surgery center, ensuring seamless patient care.
• Practice Growth: No existing panel, but high demand and community need provide an excellent opportunity to build a thriving practice quickly.
• Leadership Support: Dr. Espinoza, also Assistant Dean at the School of Medicine, is eager to mentor a new partner and expand the academic mission of the department.

About SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
A 365-bed Level 1 Trauma Center serving Missouri and Illinois, SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital is a hub for advanced care and academic excellence. As part of SSM Health, we are committed to providing exceptional care while advancing medical education and research.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in shaping the future of oculoplastic surgery in a vibrant academic setting. Apply today and become part of a team that values innovation, education, and compassionate care.

About SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health:

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital.

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 will 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.

Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve.

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.