Physician Internal Medicine - Competitive Salary
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Primary Responsibilities: Provide high-quality,
evidence-based medical care and maintain responsibility for the
standard of practice for the assigned patient population Assume
full accountability for all clinical decision-making during times
of service, including responsibility for maintaining a private
office as applicable Provide scheduled office appointments and
after-hours call coverage for patients of the practice Coordinate
and obtain call coverage by other medical staff members for
holidays, vacations, and other approved time off Serve as an
advisor and consultant in the development and implementation of
operational and administrative policies for the practice, including
purchasing and capital planning, managed care participation,
budgeting and practice expenses, Medicare and Medicaid
participation, billing and collections, personnel policies, and
practice management decisions Maintain responsibility for all risk
management, quality assurance, and coding and documentation
compliance activities related to the practice Ensure clinical
documentation meets regulatory, payer, and institutional standards
and participate in quality improvement and patient safety
initiatives Participate in community and professional service
activities, including speaking engagements, educational programs,
writing, and special clinical initiatives, as reasonably requested
Support the academic mission of SLUCare and Saint Louis University
School of Medicine through collaboration, professionalism, and
mentorship, as applicable Work in a constant state of alertness and
in a safe manner Perform other duties as assigned to support the
needs of the practice and organization About SSM Health St. Marys
Hospital - St. Louis: SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - St. Louis is
a two-time winner of the Premier Award for Quality, and one of
Forbes' 2026 Top Hospitals. Centrally located in metro St. Louis,
the hospital provides exceptional care and is a Level III Time
Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center. The 525-bed hospital offers a wide
variety of in and outpatient services, including cancer care, a
wound center, CV and open-heart surgery, a chest pain center, and
advanced stroke care. SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
handles high-risk obstetrics and fetal surgery, along with
comprehensive women's breast health services. Advanced diagnostic
and comprehensive robotic-assisted procedural equipment are
available. Through its affiliation with St. Louis University School
of Medicine, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis offers
residency programs in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and
OBGYN. Community Description: Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St.
Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This
sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of
neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an
affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee
Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the
city make this one of the most attractive cities for young
professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis
than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks,
recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, theres always
something to do or see here. SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity
Employer: SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity
based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental
disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by
law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities,
visit joinssmhealth.com.
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