Division Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine - SSM Health SLUCare Physician Group

The Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's 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 Children's 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 children's 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 Children's 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

About SSM Health

Thoughtful. Insightful. Purposeful. There is something wholly unique and special about practicing medicine at SSM Health. Being here, you’ll experience a remarkable feeling of purpose, fulfillment, and connectedness. It’s all-encompassing and inspiring, and it’s what defines and drives our teams every day. We call it the healing power of presence and it touches, enhances, and advances all aspects of the care we give and the careers we offer. For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It’s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve. Together – We Care.Devoted care everywhereSSM Health’s healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary’s, were called to aid and heal in God’s name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 13,900 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional health care services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With 23 hospitals, 12 post-acute care centers, and over 650 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive. No matter where you work within SSM Health, you can expect to be cared for personally and rewarded professionally with:• A very comprehensive and competitive total compensation and benefits package.• Extensive support and resources to support continued personal and professional growth.• Strategic organizational investments in practice infrastructure and technologies to enhance our practice efficiency and increase clinician satisfaction.• Generous paid time off and paid family leave so our team members can achieve work-life balance.