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Job description
About the Opportunity
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-St. Louis seeks a dedicated Breast Surgeon to join our thriving breast care program. This is a unique opportunity to assume leadership of an established and growing practice following the retirement of our highly respected breast surgeon, who has been in practice for over 15 years. You'll step into a well-supported environment and established clinic with experienced, breast-trained staff and serve as part of the second busiest breast program in the St. Louis region . This is an academic position with an appointment with Saint Louis University School of Medicine and the SSM SLUCare Physician Group.
Practice Overview
Clinical Volume & Setting
Most Outpatient
Over 120 breast tumor cases annually (2024 data)
Most patients receive integrated medical oncology and/or radiation oncology through SSM Health
Practice Infrastructure
Turnkey clinic on campus and supported by an experienced breast surgery nurse practitioner.
Dedicated outpatient clinic with 3 exam rooms
Private office space
Experienced, breast-trained support staff
Established referral network and growing patient volume
Position Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Provide comprehensive breast surgical services at SSM Health St. Mary's campus
Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered breast cancer care
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and coordination
Academic & Educational Engagement
This is an academic position with the Saint Louis University School of Medicine and the SSM SLUCare Physician Group. With the faculty appointment, the candidate is expected to support the educational and clinical mission of the institution. This includes:
Teaching & Mentorship
Work alongside surgical residents, medical students, and trainees in clinical and operative settings
Foster a supportive educational environment for developing surgical professionals
Contribute to hands-on surgical education and clinical teaching
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Regular attendance and active participation in tumor board conferences
Collaborative decision-making with medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, and other specialists
Team-based approach to patient care and treatment planning
Academic Involvement
Participation in quality initiatives and educational discussions
Contributions to case presentations, teaching conferences, or clinical research
Engagement in academic activities aligned with professional interests
Team Leadership
Maintain open communication across specialties
Support institutional goals for clinical excellence and education
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
Board-certified or board-eligible in General Surgery with fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology or equivalent background
Commitment to multidisciplinary, evidence-based breast cancer care
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring trainees
Collaborative approach and team-oriented mindset
Dedication to both clinical excellence and educational mission
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.
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