Internal Medicine - Critical Care Physician

In Bridgeton, we are committed to bringing "better" to life-through better care, better collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to our community. If you're looking for a role where you can thrive professionally while contributing to a vibrant community, we'd love to hear from you.

Local Team Collaboration:

• We take pride in our well-established team of intensivist physicians and ICU acute care advanced practice providers (APPs) at SSM Health DePaul Hospital.
• Work alongside a skilled team providing 24/7 on-site coverage in the 20-bed medical and 18-bed surgical ICU, caring for patients across various specialties, including medical, surgical, neuro, cardiac, and cardiovascular.
• Our team brings a diverse mix of ICU clinical practice experience to deliver high-quality, collaborative care.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified or board-eligible critical care physicians (MD or DO).
• Ability to obtain a Missouri license.
• A commitment to excellence in clinical service, with strong problem-solving abilities essential for the ICU setting.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate proficiency in all technical skills required in critical care.

Flexible Scheduling:

• Full-time physicians work an average of 15 monthly shifts, typically in block shifts of 4 to 5 days at a time.
• We collaborate to manage the schedule as equitably as possible, ensuring intensivists achieve an outstanding work/family life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients in the ICU, working within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest level of patient care. The ICU operates as a closed unit, with co-management for cardiovascular ICU patients.
• Collaborate with subspecialty back-up, rapid response teams, and code blue teams to ensure efficient and effective patient management.
• We will utilize EPIC and our internal informatics platform for streamlined communication and patient data management, contributing to an organized and collaborative care environment.

Living and Working in Bridgeton:

• Bridgeton isn't just where we work-it's where we live, connect, and enjoy the convenience of a suburban lifestyle with easy access to the best of St. Louis. With its parks, recreational activities, and family-friendly neighborhoods, Bridgeton offers a welcoming community atmosphere. From local events to a strong sense of community, Bridgeton is the perfect place to call home.

Bridgeton-Centered Care:

• We put patients first. Always. Our commitment to patient-centered care drives everything we do, ensuring every individual s highest quality of care.
• We value and support growth and development in our practice and within our critical care group. This approach strengthens our team and creates opportunities for clinical and professional growth, allowing our clinicians to expand their skills and contribute to better care in the Bridgeton community.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation: Compensation aligned with industry standards.
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
  • Long- and short-term disability insurance.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Paid medical malpractice and tail coverage.
  • Annual CME allowance.