Critical Care Anesthesiologist

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and Saint Louis University School of Medicine are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Critical Care Anesthesiologist to join their growing faculty team. This exceptional opportunity allows physicians to practice the full breadth of anesthesiology in a newly constructed, state-of-the-art academic medical center while educating and mentoring the next generation of physicians. Providers will engage in a diverse and complex case mix within a high-acuity tertiary referral setting, supported by outstanding colleagues and a strong culture of teamwork.

Practice Info

• Newly constructed, state-of-the-art academic medical center
• Tertiary referral setting with a diverse and complex case mix
• 100% clinical anesthesiology position
• High-acuity patient population with excellent multidisciplinary support
• Level 1 Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma and STEMI
• Medical teaching hospital for Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Responsibilities

• Practice the full breadth of anesthesiology care including cardiac surgery, orthopedic surgery, trauma, ENT, interventional radiology, liver cases, endoscopy, and additional complex tertiary and quaternary care procedures
• Teach and mentor residents and medical students
• Participate in didactic sessions, simulation training, and resident education
• Engage in scholarly and academic activities

Shift & Schedule

• Approximately 50-hour work week
• Typical 10-hour clinical shifts
• Collaborative scheduling model designed to support physician wellness
• Later clinical shifts receive 'first out' status the following day
• Approximately 13 weekday call shifts annually
• Approximately 11 weekend call shifts annually
• Optional 24-hour call opportunities available

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Interest in resident education and academic medicine
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to care