Academic Thoracic Surgeon

1 month ago


St Louis, United States SSM Health Full time

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

Community Information

The St. Louis metro area is home to over 2.8 million residents and is filled with a rich history and wonderful attractions. Greater St. Louis offers world-class higher education, cultural institutions and attractions (botanical gardens, museums, symphony, zoo), major league professional sports, award-winning schools, Midwestern friendliness and housing costs below the national average.

Facility Description

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 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.

Saint Louis University Hospital and Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital are part of the St. Louis University School of Medicine/SLUCare Physician Group. In addition to these two facilities, SSM Health includes 5 community hospitals in the St. Louis area.

Overall, SSM Health operates 23 hospitals in 4 states. SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients. Saint Louis University Hospital and Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospitals are level 1 Trauma centers, and offer the full scope of services that one would expect in an urban academic program.

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.

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.

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