Saint Louis, Missouri
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Posted: 07-Apr-26
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
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Internal Number: R181699
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
SSM Health St. Mary's 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, there's always something to do or see here.
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