Academic Allergist/Immunologist - SSM Health SLUCare (St. Louis, MO)

SSM Health SLUCare Physician Group, the academic medical practice of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Allergist/Immunologist to join our expanding Division of Allergy & Immunology. This is an exciting opportunity for an academically oriented physician interested in clinical excellence, teaching, and helping build a growing program within a major academic health system.

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to advancing Allergy and Immunology care, research, and education. The role includes outpatient clinical practice, supervision of fellows/residents/medical students, and the opportunity to contribute to clinical research or quality improvement projects. Candidates with an interest in program development, subspecialty focus areas, or leadership within the division are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality outpatient care in Allergy & Immunology for pediatric and/or adult populations (depending on training)
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergy, chronic urticaria, atopic dermatitis, drug allergy, anaphylaxis, primary immunodeficiencies, and other immune-mediated disorders
• Perform and interpret allergy testing (skin testing, patch testing, pulmonary function testing, oral food/drug challenges)
• Provide immunotherapy services and guide patients in advanced therapeutic options
• Participate in teaching activities for fellows, residents, and medical students
• Contribute to scholarly efforts, including clinical research, QI projects, publications, or educational innovation
• Collaborate across departments such as Pulmonology, ENT, Dermatology, and Rheumatology to support comprehensive patient care
• Participate in shared call responsibilities within the division (minimal outpatient-focused call)
• Support program growth and help shape the future direction of the Allergy & Immunology service line within SLUCare

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree required
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Allergy & Immunology fellowship
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Allergy & Immunology
• Eligibility for Missouri medical licensure
• Strong interest in academic practice, including teaching and scholarly activity
• Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care

Faculty Appointment:

Academic rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) will be commensurate with experience and scholarly achievements at Saint Louis University School of 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 Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, and most recently 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 – St. Louis 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.

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.