What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Practice position at SSM Health?
Join Our Thriving Community as a Family Medicine Physician
SSM Health in Troy, Missouri is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Medicine Physician to join our dynamic team. As a Family Medicine Physician, you will provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, emphasizing preventive care, health maintenance, and the management of chronic conditions. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Work Schedule: Optional 4-day work week
- Limited Call: 1:5 with RN Triage
- Experienced Team: Tenured staff
- Growing Community: Rapidly expanding patient base
- On-Site Services: Lab and imaging facilities, specialty rotations (OB/Pulmonary), podiatry
- Well-Equipped Practice: 4 providers, each with 3 exam rooms, designated MA
Your Role
- Comprehensive Care: Provide outpatient primary care services to patients of all ages, including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
- Preventive Health: Perform routine physical examinations, diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, and provide preventive care services.
- Diagnostic Expertise: Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed.
- Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Collaborative Care: Work with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and medical assistants to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs to enhance the delivery of care.
- Continuous Learning: Stay current with advancements in medical knowledge and evidence-based practices through continuing medical education and professional development activities.
Join Our Team:
Become part of our caring and supportive healthcare community at SSM Health in Portage Des Sioux, MO. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Troy is a growing community located about an hour northwest of St. Louis, offering a mix of rural charm and suburban convenience. The city boasts a range of housing and has unique shops in its historic Main Street district. It also has a strong sense of community, with local events, schools, and sports programs that bring residents together. The area features a blend of small businesses, parks, and family-friendly neighborhoods. As Troy continues to grow, it maintains its welcoming, tight-knit atmosphere.
SSM Health's healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary's, were called to aid and heal in God's name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 15,000 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000
