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MO-SSM Health Medical Group Lake Saint Louis Medical 400

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

SSM Health in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri is actively seeking a skilled and compassionate Family Medicine Physician to join our growing healthcare team. In this dynamic role, you will provide comprehensive primary care services to individuals and families, emphasizing a holistic approach to healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.

• Diagnose and treat a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.

• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, incorporating preventive measures and lifestyle modifications.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging studies.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated and patient-centered care.

• Provide patient education on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of chronic conditions.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.

• Board certification in Family Medicine.

• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Missouri.

• Strong clinical skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing medical education.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Access to cutting-edge healthcare technologies and resources.

Community: Lake Saint Louis offers a vibrant community with a mix of urban and suburban amenities. Enjoy a family-friendly environment, outdoor recreational opportunities, and proximity to cultural attractions.

If you are a dedicated Family Medicine Physician looking to make a positive impact on patient health and well-being, we invite you to apply and join our team at SSM Health in Lake Saint Louis.

The St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area has 2.8 million residents and activities for everyone! Highlights include the world renown Arch, the St. Louis Symphony, Fox Theater, Art Museum, Science Center, Botanical Gardens and one of the best zoos in the country. St. Louis is a big-league city where the best fans in baseball cheer on the 11-time World Series championship Cardinals, along with the 2019 Stanley Cup winning NHL St. Louis Blues. In 2023, an MLS expansion team, St. Louis City SC, will begin play.

Pick a lifestyle – St. Louis has it – the city itself boasts diverse, iconic neighborhoods and proud heritage. Revitalized urban areas including Benton Park, Soulard, the Central West End, the downtown loft district, The Grove and Tower Grove South neighborhoods. Easily accessible suburbs offer award winning public, private and parochial schools. You’ll find diverse worship and cultural opportunities through the metropolitan area. The proliferation of exceptional institutions of higher education, including Washington University, St. Louis University, and University of Missouri demonstrates that education is a priority for St. Louis.

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.

Licenses / Certifications:

Physician - State of Work Location

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

7018000169 LSL FM

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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