Academic Thoracic Surgeon - SLUCare

Job Opportunity

At St. Louis University and SSM Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services. The St. Louis University Department of Surgery is seeking a 3rd general thoracic surgeon for our expanding and busy program. The applicant must have expertise in all facets of general thoracic surgery. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Job Details

• The applicant will be a member of the St Louis University Department of Surgery, and faculty of the St. Louis University School of Medicine.
• Excellent financial package! Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience.
• Guaranteed base salary and bonuses available
• Position is sign-on bonus eligible
• The thoracic surgery program oversees the SSM-St Louis Lung Cancer Screening program across 6 hospitals in our region (>6000 screenings performed/year), and has excellent nursing and NP support, including an intake navigation program.
• Within the SSM Health system, we provide inpatient care at Saint Louis University Hospital and St. Mary's - Richmond Heights, which includes the supervision and training of general surgery residents, and the education of medical students at both locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Program
• Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible
• Ability to obtain Missouri license
• Minimally invasive or robotic surgery skills in general thoracic surgery

Compensation & Benefit

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

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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.

Community Description:

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