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Community Description:
About SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health:
SLUCare Physician Group, the academic practice of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Adult Psychiatrist to join its academic psychiatry faculty. This position is primarily outpatient-based with opportunities for teaching, clinical supervision, and academic involvement within a collaborative, mission-driven department.
Outpatient Clinic Schedule:
New Patient Appointments:
60 minutes
Follow-Up Appointments:
30 minutes
Clinic Setting:
Faculty outpatient psychiatry clinic
Multidisciplinary team environment (residents, fellows, psychologists, social work)
Patient Population:
Adult psychiatry (18+)
Mix of mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders, and complex psychiatric presentations
Clinical Effort Distribution:
Outpatient Psychiatry: 100%
Inpatient Psychiatry: 0% (no dedicated inpatient service)
(Note: Occasional inpatient consults may occur while on call, but there is no routine inpatient attending service.)
Call Schedule:
Rotating call:
One night every 2–3 weeks
Call rotation includes approximately 15 faculty members
Facilities Covered:
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Call Description:
Home calls with phone triage and clinical decision making
Psychiatric consultations and urgent evaluations as needed
Resident support and supervision during call coverage
Call Intensity & Expectations:
Call volume is generally manageable and infrequent
Most calls involve:
Phone consultations
Guidance to residents
Occasional in-person evaluation if clinically necessary
The service is well supported by residents and hospital staff
Weekend Call Expectations:
While on weekend call, faculty can expect:
Minimal on-site time
Typically, 1–3 hours total per day, depending on consult volume
Many weekends may require no in-person presence at all
Academic Responsibilities:
Teaching and supervision of psychiatry residents and medical students
Participation in academic conferences, grand rounds, and educational activities
Opportunities for scholarly activity and academic advancement
Faculty appointment at Saint Louis University School of Medicine (rank commensurate with experience)
Qualifications:
MD or DO
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
Commitment to academic medicine and education
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive academic salary
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
CME allowance
Paid malpractice insurance
Generous paid time off
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.
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