Division Chief - Physician - MD/DO - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Job at SSM Health Care System, Saint Louis, MO

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  • SSM Health Care System
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital is seeking a full-time BC/BE Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to lead and grow our division. The Division Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine delivers state-of-the-art clinical care to children presenting to our Pediatric Emergency Department. The Chief will also expand and innovate across the Division's research and education programs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to envision and realize the future growth of an outstanding emergency medicine program, housed within the nationally recognized and growing Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital and Saint Louis University. The division also supports an active fellowship training program.

The Division Chief will:

  • Provide expert emergency medical care to pediatric patients in an ACS-verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, seeing over 45,000 children annually
  • Deliver care in a high-volume, urban emergency department that serves a diverse population from the inner city, the metropolitan area, and a 250-mile referral radius in Missouri and Illinois
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including pediatric trauma surgeons, pediatric intensivists, pediatric surgical subspecialists, pediatric radiologists, pediatric respiratory therapists, and pediatric pharmacists
  • Participate in practice and quality improvement projects with a commitment to excellence in patient care
  • Serve as a faculty member with Saint Louis University School of Medicine, contributing to the education of future healthcare providers, including fellows, residents, medical students and allied health students
  • Ensure compliance with department, hospital, and institutional policies and procedural standards

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will join at the Associate or Professor of Pediatrics level, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree, be board-certified and eligible for medical licensure in the State of Missouri. Candidates will have already completed an ACGME-accredited 3-year fellowship program. Visa candidates are welcome to apply.

Work Environment:

  • The Emergency Department is a state-of-the-art 35-bed department with 4 resuscitation/trauma rooms located in a 195-bed freestanding childrens hospital, seeing over 40,000 visits per year
  • Pediatric-trained nursing staff certified in PALS to provide the highest level of pediatric patient care
  • Supported by a dedicated Child Life team and pastoral care representatives to ease the hospital experience for children and families

Hospital Description:

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 experts in 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

Community Description:

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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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