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Make an Impact After Hours-Where Academic Medicine Thrives

SLUCare Physician Group is seeking a Full-Time Academic Nocturnal Intensivist to join our collegial, mission-driven Critical Care team at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, a nationally recognized academic medical center in the heart of St. Louis.

This is a unique opportunity to practice high-acuity critical care in a supportive academic environmentwhile enjoying a predictable 7 days on/7 days off night schedule that truly supports work-life balance.

Whether you're an experienced intensivist or a new or recent graduate, we welcome your interest and are excited to support your growth.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Dedicated Nocturnist Schedule: Full-time nights with a 7-on / 7-off rotation
• Academic Environment: Faculty appointment with Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Teaching-Focused Practice: Supervise residents and collaborate with Hospitalist APPs
• Opportunities Beyond the Bedside: Engage in teaching, research, and academic scholarship
• Advanced Technology: Integrated Epic EMR system
• Supportive Culture: Join a respected, collaborative intensivist team committed to excellence and education

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based critical care during overnight hours
• Supervise and mentor residents and hospitalist APPs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes
• Participate in academic activities aligned with your interests, including teaching and research

What We're Looking For

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in Missouri
• Passion for academic medicine and team-based care
• New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive compensation package
• CME allowance to support lifelong learning
• Faculty academic appointment with Saint Louis University
• Comprehensive benefits through SSM Health, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage
• Pre-tax savings programs and wellness initiatives
• Retirement plans including 403(b) and 457(b)
• Generous PTO designed to promote work-life balance
• Personal and professional development resources

Find your place in a supportive academic community where healing and teaching go hand in hand.

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.

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.

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About SSM Health

Thoughtful. Insightful. Purposeful. At SSM Health, the healing power of presence is at the heart of everything we do. Our clinicians experience a profound sense of purpose, fulfillment, and connectedness, rooted in a legacy of compassionate care that began over 150 years ago. Today, our Mission-driven teams—with over 13,900 providers—work together to deliver exceptional health care across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin. A career at SSM Health is 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. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive. To learn more about our culture of care or to explore our full list of physician and advanced practice provider opportunities, visit JoinSSMHealth.com. Together – We Care.

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