Academic Physician - Maternal Fetal Medicine in St. Louis, MO

Job Highlights :

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, healthcare, and service is recruiting applicants for a full-time position in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health.

• Opportunities include an emphasis on ultrasonography, consultative medicine including telemedicine, inpatient and outpatient MFM consultation.
• Education of medical students and residents and MFM fellows in the ambulatory and inpatient setting.
• Maternal Fetal Medicine Division provides care for high- risk mothers in St. Louis as well as rural areas of Southern Il and MO via outreach.
• BE / BC in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Completed a MFM fellowship
• Commensurate rank with experience

The St. Louis metro area has over 2.8 million residents, a rich history and wonderful attractions. You'll enjoy the benefits of the Arch, MLB Cardinals and NHL Blues, the St.

Louis Symphony, the Fox Theater, the Art Museum, the Science Center, the Botanical Gardens and the Zoo. The area has outstanding public and private schools, and 3 major Universities.

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 401(k).

Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work / life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities.

Visit joinssmhealth.com to view a complete listing of career opportunities with SSM Health

Job Summary :

Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

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.
• 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 plan participation; (3) Budget and practice expenses; (4) Medicare / Medicaid participation; (5) Billing and collection of professional fees;

6) Personnel management and related policies; (7) Risk management and quality assurance; and (8) Coding compliance.

• Responsible for after-hours call coverage for patients of the practice, in addition to office appointments.
• Participates in community service activities, including speaking engagements, writing and special clinical programs as reasonably requested.
• Responsible for all risk management, coding compliance and quality assurance activities and functions in and related to the practice.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use / data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect / recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and / or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting / moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Physician - Regional MSO Credentialing

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Employee