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Gastroenterology - Physician at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital - SSM Health

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital - SSM Health No longer available

Job Description

We are seeking gastroenterologists for exciting opportunities in both community and academic settings, with options for teaching and education. This position offers attractive compensation and is open to all ranks, from fellowship graduates to experienced attendings.

Service Lines Recruiting:

  • General Gastroenterology

  • Hepatology (including Transplant Hepatology)

  • Advanced Endoscopy

Qualifications:

  • MD/DO

  • Board Eligible/Board Certified in Gastroenterology

  • Eligible for Missouri and/or Illinois licensure

Join a team committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. If you're interested, apply today!

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, theres always something to do or see here.

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Typical mid-level pay: $236k for General Internal Medicine Physicians nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$236k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected

Employer-favored market

Competitive market. Focus on fit and differentiation over compensation.

Hiring leverage
Employer-favored
Wage leverage
Limited
Mobility
Low mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers, Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+3%
10yr growth
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024