Physician - Family Medicine - Full Time Academic

Extraordinary Academic Opportunity: Shape the Future of Family Medicine

Join a Top 20 NIH-Funded Research Program at Saint Louis University

Transform Medical Education While Advancing Your Academic Career:

Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health are seeking an exceptional Family Medicine physician to join our prestigious academic faculty. This isn't just another teaching positionit's your opportunity to make a lasting impact on the next generation of physicians while practicing in one of the nation's most distinguished family medicine training environments.

Unparalleled Clinical Practice Environment:

Elevate your clinical practice in a setting designed for both excellence and satisfaction:

• Comprehensive Primary Care Excellence – Provide full-spectrum family medicine to diverse patients across all life stages
• Practice at the Highest Level – Deliver sophisticated preventive care and chronic disease management using the latest evidence-based approaches
• Women's Health & Procedural Expertise – Maintain and expand your procedural skills in a supportive environment
• Optimal Clinical Setup – Enjoy three fully-equipped dedicated exam rooms per provider with state-of-the-art technology
• Focus on Outpatient Excellence – Minimal inpatient responsibilities allow you to perfect the outpatient experience
• Physician-Friendly Call System – Limited call obligations (holidays, vacations, PTO coverage only) ensure work-life balance

Distinguished Academic Appointment:

Build a rewarding academic career with substantial institutional support:

• Prestigious Faculty Appointment at Saint Louis University School of Medicine with clear pathways for academic advancement and promotion
• Shape Tomorrow's Physicians by training and mentoring residents and medical students eager to learn from your expertise
• Curriculum Innovation opportunities to develop cutting-edge educational approaches
• Join an Elite Research Program – Our Division of Research ranks among the top 20 NIH-funded family medicine research programs in the nation
• Robust Scholarly Support with dedicated research coordination and grant assistance

Collaborative Integration with Specialist:

Expand your impact through meaningful collaboration with our distinguished team:

• Multidisciplinary Excellence – Work alongside specialists in Addiction Medicine, Sports Medicine, Behavioral Health, Correctional Healthcare, and HIV Care
• Patient-Centered Medical Home Model – Practice within an innovative care delivery framework recognized for excellence
• Advanced Technology – Leverage comprehensive EPIC EHR with specialized research and teaching functionalities
• Dedicated Academic Support Staff specifically trained to enhance the faculty practice experience

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We're seeking a physician who combines clinical excellence with academic passion:

• Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Family Medicine Physician with outstanding clinical capabilities
• Genuine enthusiasm for medical education and mentoring the next generation
• Interest in scholarly activities and research collaboration
• Active or eligible Missouri medical licensure

Exceptional Compensation and Benefits Package:

Enjoy rewards that recognize your unique talents and contributions:

• Competitive Academic Salary structured to reward both clinical and academic excellence

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.