Physician - Medical Director - MO Poison Center - Clayton MO

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Community Description :

About SSM Health :

Medical Director - Missouri Poison Control - Clayton MO

Medical Director - Missouri Poison Center - St. Louis, MO

• Full Time 1.0 FTE
• Mon - Fri (flexible hours) with on call responsibilities
• Join a collaborative team under the Dept of Cardinal Glennon
• Clinical Consultation for patients of all ages throughout the state of MO
• Oversight of the patient care toxicology services of the Poison Center for the state of Missouri
• Acts as an advisor and consultant in the establishment of operational policies of the practice to include : (1) Purchasing and capital allocations; (2) Managed care
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Accredited by the American Association of Poison Control Centers
• REQUIRED : Medical Board Certification - subspecialty Board Certification in Medical Toxicology

Job Summary :

Responsible for providing clinical supervision, clinical consultation, develop of medical guidelines, professional education and staff development for the Missouri Poison Center. Additionally, provides assistance to director in quality assurance activities, departmental policy and administration of grants and contracts while demonstrating active involvement in toxicology as evidenced by education, research and publications..

Primary Responsibilities :

Responsible for obtaining call coverage by other medical staff members for holidays, vacations and other time off. Responsible for the standard of practice for patient population. Responsibility for maintaining a private office and all clinical decision making within the office during times of service.

SSM 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 15,000 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

With 23 hospitals, 9 post-acute care centers, and over 490 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.

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