Physician - Addiction Medicine - SLUCare Physician Group Job at SSM Health, Saint Louis, MO

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  • SSM Health
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Community Description:

About SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health:

We are seeking a dedicated, effective, and compassionate Addiction Medicine Physician to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in diagnosing, treating, and supporting patients with substance use disorders and addiction-related health issues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments for patients with substance use disorders
  • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, incorporating evidence-based practices for addiction medicine
  • Prescribe and manage medications for addiction treatment
  • Provide ongoing continuity of care and transitions of care for patients with substance use disorders
  • Diagnose and treat co-occurring mental health disorders in patients with substance use disorders
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
  • Participate in patient education and counseling on substance use and addiction-related topics
  • Teach fellows, residents, medical students and other health professional students in clinical settings
  • Stay updated on the latest advancements in addiction medicine and incorporate them into practice

Qualifications:

  • Allopathic or osteopathic medical degree from an accredited medical school
  • Board certification or eligibility in Addiction Medicine
  • Board certification in primary medical specialty
  • Valid state medical license and DEA registration and eligibility for an active, unrestricted Missouri license and BNDD registration
  • Experience in diagnosing and treating patients with substance use disorders
  • Strong knowledge of evidence-based addiction treatment modalities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
  • Compassionate and non-judgmental approach to patient care

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to perform Basic Life Support (BLS) and respond to medical emergencies
  • Willingness to participate in continuing education and professional development
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital.

SLUCare's more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health – St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Group's 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.

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.

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.

For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.

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