What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Physician - MD/DO - Diagnostic Radiologist position at SSM Health Care System?
The Department of Radiology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Radiologist to join its academic faculty practice. This position is part of SLUCare Physician Group, the academic medical practice of SSM Health, and offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven academic environment.
Position Overview:
The successful candidate will provide diagnostic radiology services within a busy academic medical center while contributing to the education of residents and medical students. Clinical duties will emphasize diagnostic imaging with a strong multidisciplinary component.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide diagnostic radiology interpretation with emphasis on body imaging, including chest and cardiac imaging, using cross-sectional modalities such as CT and MRI
- Participate in multidisciplinary conferences and collaborate closely with trauma surgery, transplant surgery, oncology, and pathology teams
- Share call responsibilities, including nights and weekends, as part of the departmental practice model
- Serve as teaching faculty for medical students and residents
- Participate in academic, scholarly, and research activities consistent with the mission of the School of Medicine
Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Diagnostic Radiology
- Fellowship training or substantial experience in a diagnostic subspecialty (body, chest, or cardiac imaging preferred)
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Missouri
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 SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, SSM Health St. Marys Hospital, and, most recently SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.
SLUCares more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Groups 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, theres always something to do or see here.
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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