Assistant Professor

Job Description

Job Description

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The dynamic and growing Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children‘s Hospital (CGCH) is looking for ABA-certified or eligible physicians with outstanding clinical abilities to join our growing team. We specialize in finding ways to grow your skills and interests as we continue to build the department we all want to take part in. Commitment to intraoperative teaching and high-quality clinical care are a must. Leadership opportunities are available for candidates with a solution-oriented oriented proactive mindset.

Salary and academic rank commensurate with experience. Candidates must be US board-eligible or certified in Anesthesiology and qualify for medical licensure in the State of Missouri.  Open to all levels of experience - new and recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

Job Highlights:

• Signing bonus available
• Student loan assistance program
• Competitive salary with exceptional benefits
• Retirement Savings Plans with fixed and matched contributions
• New and recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Paid medical malpractice insurance
• New state-of-the-art hospital under construction, to open 2027
• Level 1 ACS Trauma Verified Center
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center of Excellence
• Shared night/weekend call 
• EPIC EMR

About SSM Health -SLUCare:

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. 

Compensation & Benefits:

SSM Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits plans tailored to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family. The package also offers pre-tax savings incentives, a wellness program, and retirement plans such as 403(b) and 457(b). Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities.

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

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.

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.

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.