Full-Time Academic Oculoplastic Surgeon - St. Louis, MO

The Department of Ophthalmology at SSM SLUCare Physician Group in Saint Louis, Missouri, is excited to announce an opening for a qualified individual who has completed or is currently undergoing fellowship training in oculoplastic surgery. We are a multidisciplinary program seeking a full-time physician to join an established ASOPRS-accredited fellowship-trained specialist with 17 years of experience. The incoming surgeon will work alongside a dedicated team that includes a nurse practitioner and an ophthalmic scribe. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to build their own team, including a dedicated advanced practice provider and a medical assistant. The role will encompass clinical practice and the education of residents and medical students. This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a busy practice and develop functional and aesthetic services. It will be based at Saint Louis University Hospital, a 365-bed Level 1 Trauma Center serving Missouri and Illinois. Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of physicians and support staff. Faculty members in the division are actively engaged in the education of medical students, residents, and other department providers and staff.We Offer:

• Full Faculty Academic Appointment at Saint Louis University
• Academic rank and salary commensurate with experience.
• Competitive base salary plus RVU incentives and sign-on bonus

• Exceptional benefit package starting within your first 30 days!

• Retirement plan with employer match

• Medical, vision, and dental plans + more!

• EPIC EMR
• Supportive environment with mentorship from current faculty
• Practice in a new, state-of-the-art facility with multidisciplinary specialties

Compensation & Benefits:

SSM Health proudly offers an extensive benefits package that prioritizes the health and well-being of you and your family. Our benefits include robust medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy plans specifically designed to cater to your healthcare needs. Additionally, we provide valuable pre-tax savings incentives, a comprehensive wellness program, and strategic retirement options, including 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Our generous paid time off (PTO) policy fosters a healthy work/life balance, empowering you to thrive personally and professionally. At SSM Health, we are committed to supporting your growth and development every step of the way.

We genuinely look forward to welcoming you to our team and supporting you in this new chapter together!

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.

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.