SSM Health - St. Louis University Hospital & SSM Health Saint Mary's HospitalPosition 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% inpatientWeekly Schedule: 2 days OR, 2 days outpatient clinics, ½ day administrative, ½ day flexibleCall Schedule: 1:5 rotation (one weekend every five weeks)Locations: Dual footprint at Saint Louis University Hospital and SSM Health Saint Mary's HospitalSet Schedule: Predictable, structured weekly routineCLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIESOutpatient Care:2-3 half-day clinics per week15-20 patients per clinic sessionFocus on reconstructive urology consultations and follow-up careSurgical Services: Provide specialized reconstructive procedures including:Complex urethral repairsComplex urologic urinary diversion proceduresComplex vesicovaginal fistula repairsArtificial urinary sphincter implantationPenile implant proceduresACADEMIC AND TEACHING OPPORTUNITIESResidency Training: Essential role in training urology residents in reconstructive techniques (ACGME requirement)Medical Students: Mentor students with an interest in reconstructive surgeryResearch Opportunities: Support clinical research initiatives with strong resident interestProgram Development: Help maintain Level I Center status (ACS requirement for reconstructive expertise)TEAM STRUCTURE:Join a well-established urology department featuring:5 adult urologists2 pediatric urologists2 outpatient Advanced Practice Providers3 inpatient Advanced Practice Providers5 urology residentsGrowth Opportunities:Service Development: Lead expansion of reconstructive services at Saint Mary's HospitalClinical Volume: Significant opportunity for case volume growthSystem-Wide Impact: Serve as the reconstructive urology expert across the entire SSM Health networkAcademic Advancement: Opportunities for teaching, research, and professional developmentIdeal Candidate:Board-eligible/Board-certified UrologistCompleted Reconstructive Urology fellowship OR experienced surgeon seeking focused practiceInterest in resident education and academic medicineCommitment to providing specialized care not available elsewhere in the systemWhy SSM Health?Be the pioneering reconstructive urologist in a large health systemEstablished referral network across multiple hospitalsStrong support from experienced urology colleaguesAcademic affiliation opportunitiesComprehensive benefits and competitive compensation packageLocation Benefits:Serve patients across the greater St. Louis metropolitan area with practice locations at:SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital: Academic medical center environmentSSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital: Community-based tertiary care facilityThis 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.
