Assistant Dean of Simulation Physician with SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital

Saint Louis University School of Medicine is recruiting an Assistant Dean of Simulation to enhance and develop simulation programming in the medical school program curriculum. This position will report to the Associate Dean of Simulation and Clinical Skills and serve as a member of the medical school leadership team, particularly relating to Curricular Affairs. Additionally, it will be a key administrative position in the School of Medicine Simulation Center, a 4,000 square foot space under the directorship of the Associate Dean of Simulation and Clinical Skills and supported by an education specialist and coordinator.

Key job functions will include School of Medicine simulation curriculum development and planning; direct simulation instruction and faculty development; and contribution to Simulation Center administrative processes. These job functions will require a deep understanding of the principles of simulation-based education, excellent facilitation and teaching skills, collaboration with educational stakeholders, and the ability to independently organize and manage projects.

The time requirements for this position are estimated at 0.3FTE. The other 0.7 FTE will be working as an emergency medicine physician in the level 1 trauma center.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• MD or DO
• Board certification or board eligibility in the appropriate specialty
• Simulation fellowship training strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Understanding of the principles and practice of simulation-based education
• Understanding of the functions, roles, and responsibilities of a simulation center
• Organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to co-create and deploy curriculum in alignment with course, clerkship, and institutional objectives, such as the School of Medicine educational program objectives
• Ability to relate to students, faculty, institutional personnel, and the public
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

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 401(k). Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities.

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.