Academic Physician - Epilepsy Neurologist

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking a full-time academic Epilepsy Specialist to join our growing, multidisciplinary epilepsy program. We are looking for a neurologist with fellowship training in epilepsy or clinical neurophysiology who is passionate about delivering comprehensive epilepsy care, advancing academic medicine, and contributing to a collaborative, patient-centered environment. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialized care for individuals with complex seizure disorders, participate in an expanding epilepsy monitoring unit, and engage in teaching and research within a vibrant academic setting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide expert clinical care for stroke patients and uphold the highest standards of practice for the patient population
• Ensure call coverage for holidays, vacations, and other time off by coordinating with medical staff
• Maintain a private office and oversee all clinical decision-making during service hours

• Serve as an advisor and consultant on operational policies, including:

• Purchasing and capital allocations
• Managed care plan participation
• Budget and practice expenses
• Medicare/Medicaid participation
• Billing and collections
• Personnel management
• Risk management and quality assurance

• Coding compliance

• Provide after-hours call coverage for practice patients in addition to scheduled office appointments
• Participate in community outreach activities such as speaking engagements, writing, and special clinical programs
• Ensure compliance with risk management, coding, and quality assurance standards
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and adhere to safety protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

Join us and make a difference in stroke care while advancing academic medicine.

About SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health:

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, and, most recently SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

SLUCare's more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Group's more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.

Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve.

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, there's always something to do or see here.

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.