To our prospective teammates,

My name is Justin Grady, DO. I’m the Critical Care Program Medical Director for SSM Health DePaul Hospital located in Bridgeton, Missouri. I’ve been a part of Sound for 4 years. I’m proud of the intensivist practice we’ve built at SSM Health DePaul and welcome interest from critical care-trained physicians coming out of training or looking to make a career change to explore our group and our practice. I would like to share more about who we are and what we do — specifically about our people, practice, and purpose — as you consider your options:

People

• We are an established team of intensivist physicians and ICU acute care advanced practice providers (APPs) providing 24/7 on-site coverage in the 20-bed medical and 18-bed surgical ICU with medical, surgical, neuro, cardiac, and cardiovascular patients
• Our team is comprised of practicing intensivist physicians and APPs with a diverse mix of ICU clinical practice time.
• Within the hospital, we work closely with the multi-disciplinary team within the unit to collaboratively care for patients.
• SSM Health DePaul is an H1B-eligible facility.
• Bridgeton is a welcoming suburb of St. Louis area conveniently located near local and international transportation hubs. The community offers a diverse array of housing options in the immediate area as well as throughout the metro St. Louis area. New construction and historic homes abound, in addition to community-style living. St. Louis offers a rich history and cultural diversity for individuals and families of all backgrounds.

Practice

• Monthly Fellowship stipend offered to 2025 fellows who commit prior to the end of 2024
• The ICU operates as a closed unit except for co-management of cardiovascular ICU patients.
• We are seeking board-certified or board-eligible critical care physicians (MD or DO) who possess or can obtain a Missouri license, have a commitment to excellence in clinical service, are forward-thinking, demonstrate problem-solving abilities necessary in the ICU, and demonstrate the ability to work as a team member and perform all technical skills in the critical care setting.
• There is subspecialty back-up, a rapid response team, and a code blue team.
• We work in EPIC, with access to our own internal informatics platform.
• Full-time physicians work an average of 15 shifts per month, block shift schedule, generally in 4 to 5 day stretches. We work together to manage the schedule as equitably as possible, providing intensivists with a great work/family life balance.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability, 401k with match, paid medical malpractice and tail coverage, and annual CME allowance.

Purpose

• We put patients first. Always.
• We value and support growth and development in our practice and in our critical care group, allowing you to explore opportunities that provide clinical and professional growth opportunity.

Want to learn more about this opportunity? Reach out to my recruiting partner, who will put you in touch with me.

Justin Grady, DO
Program Medical Director