SSM Health
General Internal Medicine Physician Assistant
Saint Louis, MO
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate General Internal Medicine Physician Assistant. As a vital member of our internal medicine department, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care to a diverse population of adults with a range of chronic and acute conditions. Your expertise will enable you to perform comprehensive health assessments, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed patient assessments and obtain medical histories.
- Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Conduct routine physical examinations and preventive screenings.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
- Provide patient education on health management and disease prevention.
Requirements:
- Missouri licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant.
- Strong clinical skills with the ability to diagnose and manage patient care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients and families.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
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.
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.
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.
Posted December 6, 2024