Surgery - Vascular Physician

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 21, 2025

Job Description:

Join Our Dynamic Team at Saint Louis University!The Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Saint Louis University is excited to announce an opening for a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon to join our full-time faculty at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor ranks. Our division boasts a team of six dedicated full-time faculty members, providing exceptional care across multiple facilities including SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital (SLUH), St. Mary's Hospital, St. Clare Hospital, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, and the John Cochran VA Medical Center.Clinical Role:

• Residents & Fellows: Supervise and mentor 7 residents and fellows, ranging from PGY1 to PGY7.
• Research Opportunities: Engage in research activities with access to clinical trials and grants.
• Call Coverage: Provide call coverage at a Level 1 trauma center.
• Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
• Work Schedule: Monday to FridayClinical Responsibilities:
  • Operating Room: Spend 2 full days per week in the operating room.
  • Clinic: Dedicate 1 to 1.5 days per week in the clinic.
  • Patient Load: Manage 12-15 patients in a half-day clinic, with some cases extending to 30+ patients.
  • Case Volume: Handle a range of 5-20 cases per week, depending on the influx at the Level 1 trauma center.
  • Call Schedule: Participate in a call schedule of 1:5 days and 1 weekend per month.Facilities Covered During Call:
    • SLUH: Provide call coverage at Saint Louis University Hospital (SLUH).Call Intensity and Expectations:
      • Call Nature: Expect a busy call schedule, with the possibility of needing to come in frequently.
      • Resident Involvement: Residents take the first call and are very responsive.Work Distribution:
        • Inpatient Work: 40%
        • Outpatient Work: 60%Other Highlights:
          • Teaching Facilities: Saint Louis University Hospital (SLUH) and St. Mary's Hospital
          • State-of-the-Art Trauma Center: SLUH, a Level 1 Trauma Center, opened its doors in 2020
          • Convenient Locations: Facilities are less than 5 miles apart
          • Advanced Surgical Suites: Access to two hybrid ORs and interventional suites
          • Support Team: Collaboration with three APPs and three RNs
          • Research Opportunities: Engage in cutting-edge research with access to clinical trials and grants
          • Competitive Compensation: Rank and salary commensurate with experience
          • Comprehensive Benefits: Robust benefits package starting within your first 30 days, including multiple medical, dental, and vision plans, 403b retirement plan with employer match, deferred compensation plan, and 36 days of PTOMinimum Qualifications:
            • Completion of an ACGME Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program
            • Board-certified or board-eligible
            • Ability to obtain a Missouri licenseCompensation & Benefits: SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet your and your family's healthcare needs. This includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits plans, pre-tax savings incentives, a wellness program, and retirement plans such as 403(b) and 457(b). Additionally, SSM Health provides generous PTO to support a healthy work/life balance, along with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.New graduates are welcome to apply!Join us in making a difference in our patient's lives and advancing the vascular and endovascular surgery field. Apply today to become a part of our dynamic and innovative team! 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, theres always something to do or see here. About SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital: SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, a LEVEL 1 Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma and STEMI, is at the forefront of ground-breaking medical treatments, procedures, clinical trials and comprehensive patient care. Our commitment to research and innovation allows us to treat you and your family with the care you deserve. SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital has been an academic hospital in the St. Louis community for more than 80 years.We serve as the medical teaching hospital for Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and exclusively staffed by the SLUCare Physician Group. This relationship between SSM Health, SLUCare and Saint Louis University School of Medicine provides advanced health care solutions that benefit our community. 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

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