Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Physician - SSM Health SLUCare Physician Group Job at SSM Health, Saint Louis, MO

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  • SSM Health
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

SLUCare Physician Group, a member of SSM Health, is seeking a full-time pediatric critical care faculty member to join the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care Medicine at Saint Louis University and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital. The successful candidate will provide clinical coverage in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Sedation Service at Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital. Academic rank and appointment with Saint Louis University will be commensurate with experience. We are especially interested in applicants who have an academic focus on pediatric critical care fellowship education and/or the potential to develop research-based and clinical programs in post-PICU follow-up care. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of post-fellowship experience or demonstrated cardiac experience. This position offers an excellent opportunity to combine clinical practice with academic pursuits in a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Division of Pediatric Critical Care consists of 10 full-time faculty members and 5 acute care pediatric nurse practitioners delivering critical care services in a 21-bed mixed medical/surgical/cardiac PICU. The PICU has approximately 1,000 annual admissions. Our CT Surgery and Cardiology program are nationally ranked and care for around 200 index surgeries per year. We have a robust ECMO program and a strong heart failure and transplant program, including all VAD capabilities.

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, is designated a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and supports the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Center of Excellence at the Gold Level. The pediatric emergency room is the highest volume pediatric ED in the region and supports a dedicated pediatric and neonatal critical care transport service. The hospital has been consistently ranked in pediatric subspecialties by U.S. News and World Report. The Division of Pediatric Critical Care supports programs in solid organ transplant, hematopoietic transplant, and renal failure support with an active CRRT program, neurocritical care, including epilepsy surgery, and advanced invasive and non-invasive respiratory care, including oscillator ventilation, neutrally-adjusted ventilator assist ventilation, and airway pressure release techniques.

The Division of Critical Care also provides procedural pediatric sedation services to approximately 1800 children annually. Faculty members are actively involved in research, quality improvement, and medical education for students, residents, and pediatric critical care fellows.

We offer a competitive base salary, plus an incentive plan, and an exceptional benefits package. The institution is open to working with many types of foreign visa holders, as well as green card holders and US citizens. Before the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a medical doctorate or equivalent, 2) be BC/BE in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 3)be BC/BE in Pediatric Cardiology or have completed a 4th year specialized training in CICU, 4) be eligible for permanent medical licensure in the State of Missouri, and 5) have cared for complex and critically ill infants, children, and adolescents during the past five years.

Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital is a not-for-profit ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country. We care for children and teenagers of all ages, from the St. Louis surrounding area, Illinois, and across the country.#CardinalGlennon

As an award-winning pediatric hospital, we are committed to compassionate, quality care. We offer the following:

  • State-of-the-art clinical facilities like our Level IV NICU and our Level I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center
  • More than 200 specialists regarded as some of the leading pediatric expertsin the country
  • More than 60 services offered including emergency care, cardiology , neonatology , gastroenterology , and cancer care for kids
  • Over 195 beds caring for patients ranging from 0 - 21 years of age

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.

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.

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