Build Something Extraordinary: Lead Reconstructive Urology - St Louis - SSM Health

Description

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

About SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital:

Community Description:

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.
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