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Community Description:
About: SSM Health DePaul Hospital:
SLUCare Physician Group is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible, fellowship-trained Colorectal Surgeon to join our academic faculty practice with a primary clinical focus at SSM Health DePaul Hospital.
Position Highlights:
Primary colorectal surgery presence at SSM Health DePaul Hospital
Inpatient consultative and operative colorectal care
Establish and grow an outpatient colorectal surgery clinic on the DePaul campus
Manage complex colorectal and anorectal disease, including colorectal cancer, IBD, diverticular disease, and re-operative cases
Collaborative practice within the SLUCare Colorectal Surgery service line
Participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards, conferences, and quality initiatives
Close collaboration and mentorship with colleagues at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
Academic & Clinical Environment:
Integrated academic practice with Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Strong multidisciplinary support and established referral base
Opportunity to rebuild and expand a comprehensive colorectal surgery service at DePaul
Qualifications:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
Completion of ACGME-accredited colorectal surgery fellowship
Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
Interest in academic practice, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary care
Practice Details:
Full-time employed position
Daytime schedule with call participation
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
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