Physician - MD/DO - Obstetrician Gynecologist

Community OB/GYN Physician with Teaching Opportunities

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis -  Richmond Heights, Missouri

SSM Health is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified OB/GYN to join a thriving and well-established women's health practice at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis.

This unique opportunity allows you to build a community-based OB/GYN practice while teaching residents and medical students through Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Physicians may also pursue a faculty appointment at the Instructor/Assistant Professor level or above. 

Why Join Our Team?

• Join an established team of 13 OB/GYN physicians
• Teach OB/GYN residents and medical students through Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Four residents provide in-house Labor & Delivery support
• Level III NICU, Perinatal Center, and satellite location of the Cardinal Glennon Fetal Care Institute
• Access to Maternal-Fetal Medicine and comprehensive OB/GYN subspecialty support
• da Vinci robotic surgical technology
• Epic EMR system-wide
• Collaborative, physician-led culture with exceptional retention and an average physician tenure exceeding 10 years

Practice Highlights:

Provide full-scope OB/GYN care, including:

• Routine and high-risk obstetrics
• Labor & Delivery coverage
• Preventive women's healthcare
• General gynecology
• Office procedures
• Surgical gynecology
• Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery
• Excellent work-life balance with minimal call responsibilities

Teaching Opportunities:

• Teach residents and medical students in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Mentor the next generation of physicians
• Participate in quality and educational initiatives based on your interests
• Opportunity for academic or faculty appointment through Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
• Interest in full-scope OB/GYN practice
• Interest in resident and medical student education
• Experience or interest in minimally invasive and robotic surgery preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive two-year income guarantee
• wRVU productivity incentive
• Relocation assistance
• Generous PTO
• CME allowance and professional development support
• Malpractice coverage
• Leadership and academic advancement opportunities

Build the Practice You Want:

Join a respected and growing women's health team where you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a busy community OB/GYN practice, advanced technology, strong clinical support, and meaningful teaching opportunities with Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

About SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis:

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis is a two-time winner of the Premier Award for Quality, and one of Forbes' 2026 Top Hospitals. Centrally located in metro St. Louis, the hospital provides exceptional care and is a Level III Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center. The 525-bed hospital offers a wide variety of in and outpatient services, including cancer care, a wound center, CV and open-heart surgery, a chest pain center, and advanced stroke care. SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis handles high-risk obstetrics and fetal surgery, along with comprehensive women's breast health services. Advanced diagnostic and comprehensive robotic-assisted procedural equipment are available.

Through its affiliation with St. Louis University School of Medicine, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis offers residency programs in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and OBGYN.

Community Description:

Richmond Heights, Missouri is a centrally located community in the St. Louis metro area, set near Clayton, Forest Park, and major regional destinations. Residents enjoy established neighborhoods, local dining and shopping, parks, recreation amenities, and easy access to destinations like the Saint Louis Galleria and The Boulevard. With its blend of historic character, everyday convenience, and close proximity to the heart of St. Louis, Richmond Heights offers a connected lifestyle in a welcoming suburban setting.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.