Physician - Glaucoma Specialist - SLUCare Physician Group

Academic Glaucoma Specialist

The Department of Ophthalmology at SLUCare Physician Group is seeking a full-time fellowship trained glaucoma specialist to join our expanding department. The position will hold the title of Assistant or Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, clinical or tenure track, commensurate with academic experience.

Duties will include clinical practice as well as the education of residents, fellows and medical students. Responsibilities also include research collaboration and rotating call coverage for SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital (SLUH). SLUH is a 365 bed tertiary-care hospital and referral center, serving the population within a 150-mile radius of St. Louis. The hospital is a certified Level I trauma center in both Missouri and Illinois. Treating more than 2,300 major trauma cases each year, it operates the largest trauma program in the bi-state area. SLU Hospital is connected to our outpatient facility, known as the Center for Specialized Medicine, which houses 20 clinics in the 4-story space.

Qualifications:

All candidates must be certified or board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Financial Package:

• This position offers strong compensation and a sign-on bonus - inquire for details - contact information below. + Student loan repayment available + $5,000 annual CME allowance + Benefits starting within first 30 days of employment + SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement (eligible for employer match, deferred compensation plans also available), Paid Time Off (PTO), and more.
  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.

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, there's always something to do or see here.