SSM Health

Physician - Plastic Surgery-Hand - Full Time Academic - SLUCare Physician Group

Saint Louis, MO

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

SLUCare Physician Group, a proud member of SSM Health, is seeking a talented and dedicated Plastic and Breast Reconstructive Microsurgeon to join our Division of Plastic Surgery within the Department of Surgery. Our Team is committed to excellence in student learning, research, healthcare, and service!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform a variety of plastic surgery procedures, including breast reconstruction (DIEP experience helpful), cosmetic surgery, MOHS reconstruction, wound care, and microvascular surgery.
  • Engage with a well-established practice with a strong referral base and a collegial, patient-centered approach.
  • Participate in a call rotation
  • Contribute to the clinical environment across multiple facilities
  • Educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals

Why Join Us?

  • Diverse Clinical Environment: Work in a busy, urban, level 1 trauma center and other affiliated hospitals
  • Academic Excellence: Be part of an integrated plastic surgery residency program and a research university campus, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
  • Vibrant Community: Enjoy life in St. Louis, a vibrant Midwest city known for its pioneering spirit, innovation, sports, outdoor activities, and family-friendly atmosphere.
  • Mission-Driven: Join a team dedicated to balancing the science of medicine with the soul of it, keeping people first in all we do.

Qualifications:

  • Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in Plastic Surgery
  • Fellowship trained
  • Passionate about Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Strong commitment to clinical excellence, teaching, and research
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Join a team that values excellence, innovation, and compassion. Apply today to become a part of SLUCare Physician Group and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and students!

We look forward to welcoming you to our Team!

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.

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.

Posted March 9, 2025