Breast Surgeon - SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis,MO

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity

Employer :

Community Description :

About SSM Health :

SSM HealthSt. 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 departure of our highly respected

breast surgeon, who has been in practice for over 15 years.

You'll step into a well-supported environment with

experienced, breast-trained staff and serve as part of the

second busiest breast program in the St. Louis region

Practice Overview

Clinical Volume &

Setting : Approximately

6 surgical procedures per week

Over 120 breast tumor

cases annually (2024

data)

90-95% of patients

receive integrated medical oncology and / or radiation oncology

through SSM Health

Practice Infrastructure :

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 St. Mary's campus

Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered

breast cancer care

Participate in

multidisciplinary treatment planning and coordination

Academic & Educational Engagement :

Formal academic faculty appointment

is an option but not a requirement for the breast surgeon at SSM

Health St. Mary's St. Louis; however, close collaboration

across the academic platform 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 (Required) :

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 (Encouraged) :

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

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

Why Choose SSM Health St.

Mary's Hospital?

Established Excellence :

Inherit a practice built over 15+ years with strong community

reputation

Second busiest breast program in

St. Louis with a consistent growth trajectory

Well-established referral patterns and

patient trust

Strong

Infrastructure :

Experienced, specialized breast care staff ready to support your

practice

Integrated SSM Health network for

seamless oncology care coordination

Modern

facilities and clinical resources

Professional Environment :

Manageable call schedule

supporting work-life balance

Single-campus

practice focus

Partnership with

an academic medical group without a requirement for

faculty appointment

Opportunity to shape

surgical education while maintaining clinical focus

Mission-Driven Culture :

Commitment to exceptional

patient care and outcomes

Dedication to

training the next generation of surgeons

Collaborative, collegial work environment

About SSM Health St.

Mary's Hospital-St. Louis

SSM

Health St. Mary's Hospital has established itself as a

regional leader in breast care, offering comprehensive diagnostic,

surgical, and oncologic services. Our multidisciplinary approach

ensures coordinated, high-quality care for every patient. Through

our partnership with an academic medical group, we foster a dynamic

environment where clinical excellence and education advance in

tandem.

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.

With 23 hospitals, 9

post-acute care centers, and over 490 physician offices and

specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers

a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good.

Whether you're seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead,

connect, or discover, there's a place within SSM Health for

you to thrive.

Home to the famed Gateway Arch,

St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This

sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of

neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an

affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee

Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the

city make this one of the most attractive cities for young

professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis

than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks,

recreation, cultural activities and sporting events,

there's always something to do or see here.

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. To view all of our

current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.