Palliative Medicine Physician - SSM Health SLUCare Physician Group - St. Louis, MO

Looking for the opportunity to mentor medical students, residents, and fellows while providing expert Palliative Care?  SSM Health SLUCare Physician Group is seeking a full-time BE/BC Palliative Care Physician who understands that healing isn't always about curing but about bringing comfort, preserving dignity, and honoring what matters most. Make a meaningful impact through your work and help shape the future of Palliative Care in St. Louis, Missouri.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified or Board-eligible Palliative Care Physician 
• Ability to obtain a Missouri license 

New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

Job Details:

• Physician workweek will consist of inpatient/outpatient settings 
• APP Collaboration
• Established patient panel 
• Program development  
• Interdisciplinary care team
• Competitive compensation package w/ bonus options 
• Paid medical malpractice insurance

Benefits:

SSM Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits plans tailored to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family. The package also offers pre-tax savings incentives, a wellness program, and retirement plans such as 403(b) and 457(b). Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities.

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.

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.