Physician - Addiction Medicine - SLUCare Physician Group

We are seeking a dedicated, effective, and compassionate Addiction Medicine Physician to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in diagnosing, treating, and supporting patients with substance use disorders and addiction-related health issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments for patients with substance use disorders
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, incorporating evidence-based practices for addiction medicine
• Prescribe and manage medications for addiction treatment
• Provide ongoing continuity of care and transitions of care for patients with substance use disorders
• Diagnose and treat co-occurring mental health disorders in patients with substance use disorders
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Participate in patient education and counseling on substance use and addiction-related topics
• Teach fellows, residents, medical students and other health professional students in clinical settings
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in addiction medicine and incorporate them into practice

Qualifications:

• Allopathic or osteopathic medical degree from an accredited medical school
• Board certification or eligibility in Addiction Medicine
• Board certification in primary medical specialty
• Valid state medical license and DEA registration and eligibility for an active, unrestricted Missouri license and BNDD registration
• Experience in diagnosing and treating patients with substance use disorders
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based addiction treatment modalities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Compassionate and non-judgmental approach to patient care

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to perform Basic Life Support (BLS) and respond to medical emergencies
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and professional development
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems

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.

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.

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.