Psychiatry, Academic Faculty Physician - Psychiatry

SLUCare Physician Group, the academic practice of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Adult Psychiatrist to join its academic psychiatry faculty. This position is primarily outpatient-based with opportunities for teaching, clinical supervision, and academic involvement within a collaborative, mission-driven department.

Outpatient Clinic Schedule

New Patient Appointments:
60 minutes

Follow-Up Appointments:
30 minutes

Clinic Setting:
Faculty outpatient psychiatry clinic
Multidisciplinary team environment (residents, fellows, psychologists, social work)

Patient Population:
Adult psychiatry (18+)
Mix of mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders, and complex psychiatric presentations

Clinical Effort Distribution

Outpatient Psychiatry: 100%

Inpatient Psychiatry: 0% (no dedicated inpatient service)

(Note: Occasional inpatient consults may occur while on call, but there is no routine inpatient attending service.)

Call Schedule

Rotating call:
One night every 2-3 weeks
Call rotation includes approximately 15 faculty members

Facilities Covered:
Saint Louis University Hospital (SLUH)

Call Description

Home calls with phone triage and clinical decision making

Psychiatric consultations and urgent evaluations as needed

Resident support and supervision during call coverage

Call Intensity & Expectations

Call volume is generally manageable and infrequent

Most calls involve:

Phone consultations

Guidance to residents

Occasional in-person evaluation if clinically necessary

The service is well supported by residents and hospital staff

Weekend Call Expectations

While on weekend call, faculty can expect:

Minimal on-site time

Typically, 1-3 hours total per day, depending on consult volume

Many weekends may require no in-person presence at all

Academic Responsibilities

Teaching and supervision of psychiatry residents and medical students

Participation in academic conferences, grand rounds, and educational activities

Opportunities for scholarly activity and academic advancement

Faculty appointment at Saint Louis University School of Medicine (rank commensurate with experience)

Qualifications

MD or DO

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Eligible for Missouri medical licensure

Commitment to academic medicine and education

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive academic salary

Comprehensive benefits package including:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contribution

CME allowance

Paid malpractice insurance

Generous paid time off

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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