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Posted: 26-Nov-25
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
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Internal Number: 1012163
Position Overview:
SSM Health is seeking an experienced Reconstructive Urologist or recent fellowship graduate to join our dynamic urology team. This unique opportunity offers the chance to be the sole reconstructive urologist within the entire SSM Health system, providing specialized care that no other urologist in our network currently offers.
Position Highlights:
- Practice Model: 50% outpatient, 50% inpatient
- Weekly Schedule: 2 days OR, 2 days outpatient clinics, 1/2 day administrative, 1/2 day flexible
- Call Schedule: 1:5 rotation (one weekend every five weeks)
- Locations: Dual footprint at Saint Louis University Hospital and SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital
- Set Schedule: Predictable, structured weekly routine
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Outpatient Care:
- 2-3 half-day clinics per week
- 15-20 patients per clinic session
- Focus on reconstructive urology consultations and follow-up care
Surgical Services: Provide specialized reconstructive procedures including:
- Complex urethral repairs
- Complex urologic urinary diversion procedures
- Complex vesicovaginal fistula repairs
- Artificial urinary sphincter implantation
- Penile implant procedures
ACADEMIC AND TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
- Residency Training: Essential role in training urology residents in reconstructive techniques (ACGME requirement)
- Medical Students: Mentor students with an interest in reconstructive surgery
- Research Opportunities: Support clinical research initiatives with strong resident interest
- Program Development: Help maintain Level I Center status (ACS requirement for reconstructive expertise)
TEAM STRUCTURE:
Join a well-established urology department featuring:
- 5 adult urologists
- 2 pediatric urologists
- 2 outpatient Advanced Practice Providers
- 3 inpatient Advanced Practice Providers
- 5 urology residents
Growth Opportunities:
- Service Development: Lead expansion of reconstructive services at Saint Mary's Hospital
- Clinical Volume: Significant opportunity for case volume growth
- System-Wide Impact: Serve as the reconstructive urology expert across the entire SSM Health network
- Academic Advancement: Opportunities for teaching, research, and professional development
Ideal Candidate:
- Board-eligible/Board-certified Urologist
- Completed Reconstructive Urology fellowship OR experienced surgeon seeking focused practice
- Interest in resident education and academic medicine
- Commitment to providing specialized care not available elsewhere in the system
Why SSM Health?
- Be the pioneering reconstructive urologist in a large health system
- Established referral network across multiple hospitals
- Strong support from experienced urology colleagues
- Academic affiliation opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation package
Location Benefits:
Serve patients across the greater St. Louis metropolitan area with practice locations at:
- SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital: Academic medical center environment
- SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital: Community-based tertiary care facility
This position offers the unique opportunity to build and lead a reconstructive urology program while serving as the system's expert in complex urological reconstruction. The role combines clinical excellence, teaching responsibilities, and program development in a supportive, collegial environment.
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.
About SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital:SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, a LEVEL 1 Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma and STEMI, is at the forefront of ground-breaking medical treatments, procedures, clinical trials and comprehensive patient care. Our commitment to research and innovation allows us to treat you and your family with the care you deserve. SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital has been an academic hospital in the St. Louis community for more than 80 years.
We serve as the medical teaching hospital for Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and exclusively staffed by the SLUCare Physician Group. This relationship between SSM Health, SLUCare and Saint Louis University School of Medicine provides advanced health care solutions that benefit our community.
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