Physician - Glaucoma Specialist - SLUCare Physician Group

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MO-SSM Health SLUCare Center for Specialized Medicine

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Academic Glaucoma Specialist

The Department of Ophthalmology (~~~) at SLUCare Physician Group (~~~) is seeking a full-time fellowship trained glaucoma specialist to join our expanding department. The position will hold the title of Assistant or Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, clinical or tenure track, commensurate with academic experience.

Duties will include clinical practice as well as the education of residents, fellows and medical students. Responsibilities also include research collaboration and rotating call coverage for SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital (SLUH). SLUH is a 365 bed tertiary-care hospital and referral center, serving the population within a 150-mile radius of St. Louis. The hospital is a certified Level I trauma center in both Missouri and Illinois. Treating more than 2,300 major trauma cases each year, it operates the largest trauma program in the bi-state area. SLU Hospital is connected to our outpatient facility, known as the Center for Specialized Medicine, which houses 20 clinics in the 4-story space.

Qualifications:

All candidates must be certified or board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for SSM benefits. SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, Paid Time Off (PTO), and educational fee discounts.

Life in St. Louis:

The St. Louis metro area is home to over 2.8 million residents and is filled with a rich history and wonderful attractions. Greater St. Louis offers world-class higher education, cultural institutions and attractions (botanical gardens, museums, symphony, zoo), major league professional sports, Midwestern friendliness and housing costs below the national average. The city boasts diverse, iconic neighborhoods and proud heritage from revitalized urban areas and easily accessible suburbs offer award winning public, private and parochial schools.

How to Apply:

Applications should include a letter of interest, their curriculum vitae, and three references with contact information.

For additional information about this role, please contact:

Oscar A. Cruz, M.D.

Anwar Shah Endowed Chair

Chairman and Professor of Ophthalmology

SLUCare Center for Specialized Medicine

1225 South Grand Boulevard

St. Louis, MO 63104-1016

United States

Phone: ~~~

Email: ~~~ (~~~)

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:

~~~ Prfee OP-Glaucoma

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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