Division Director - Physician - MD/DO - Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Division Director Opportunity

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine within the Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health Academic Division in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the next Division Director.

Saint Louis University upholds the value of "Cura Personalis," embodying a commitment to individualized care, while striving for greater good and a higher purpose. SSM Health's mission focuses on providing exceptional healthcare services as a means of revealing the presence of God. Within the School of Medicine, the Department of Medicine stands as the largest department, housing 11 divisions and 15 graduate medical education programs. The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine comprises 30 faculty members and 12 fellows. Operating across two academic hospitals, Saint Louis University Hospital and Saint Mary Hospital, the Division runs six ICU teams staffed 24/7 by attending intensivists. Noteworthy programs within the Division include the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, Pulmonary Hypertension program, and Sleep Disorder Center, all accredited by national foundations. The Division excels in providing state-of-the-art services in interventional pulmonary care, with specialty programs such as the pulmonary embolism response team, Airway Breathing Center, post-ICU clinic, and interstitial disease and sarcoidosis program. Renowned for delivering high-quality care to patients in the bi-state region, the Division also offers exceptional teaching experiences for medical students, residents, and fellows.

While currently engaged in extramurally funded, and industry-led clinical trials, the Division is seeking a new Director who can elevate its research efforts to achieve national recognition.

Key qualifications for the Division Director role include a proven track record in delivering excellent patient care and training future healthcare leaders. The ideal candidate will be a nationally recognized academic leader with expertise in clinical care, research, clinical education, and mentorship. Strong leadership qualities as growth mindset and advocate for the division and its faculty, trainees, and staff are essential. The successful applicant should have a history of fostering collaborative initiatives and possess the personal characteristics necessary to build trust among colleagues and the partners in SSM Health Saint Louis Region and System, and the Saint Louis VA Medical Center. Integrity, effective communication skills, and an ability to promote a culture of excellence are crucial attributes for this role.

Applicants must hold an MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree, be board-certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, and be eligible for medical licensure in Missouri. In addition, candidates should demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and administrative experience gained in an academic medical center setting, alongside a strong dedication to clinical care, education, service, and research. A successful track record in recruiting and retaining talent, as well as national/international recognition through involvement in academic and professional organizations, is highly desirable. The successful candidate is expected to grow the research enterprise.

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis is a two-time winner of the Premier Award for Quality, and one of Forbes' 2026 Top Hospitals. Centrally located in metro St. Louis, the hospital provides exceptional care and is a Level III Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center. The 525-bed hospital offers a wide variety of in and outpatient services, including cancer care, a wound center, CV and open-heart surgery, a chest pain center, and advanced stroke care. SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis handles high-risk obstetrics and fetal surgery, along with comprehensive women's breast health services. Advanced diagnostic and comprehensive robotic-assisted procedural equipment are available.

Through its affiliation with St. Louis University School of Medicine, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis offers residency programs in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and OBGYN.

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