Neonatology - Physician at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital - SSM Health

Seeking academic neonatologist(s): SLUCare Physician Group, a member of SSM Health, is seeking faculty to join a busy academic group, at the Assistant/Associate Professor level, with a special interest in individuals with training and interest in Neonatal Neurology, Simulation, and Quality Improvement.The Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine consists of 21 faculty and research staff. The Division has a busy inpatient service based in the 65-bed Level IV NICU at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, a 190-licensed-bed, free-standing children's hospital affiliated with the Saint Louis University School of Medicine.The Division also serves the labor and delivery service at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital and the attached 42-bed Level III NICU. In addition, the faculty in the Division staff four Level II NICUs in the community. Faculty provide consultation services at the Fetal Care Institute and staff the high-risk developmental follow-up clinic.The Division has a fellowship program and currently recruits 2 fellows per year. The Neonatal-Perinatal Division also has ongoing, intra- and extra-mural funded clinical and basic science research and an excellent working relationship with the Saint Louis University School of Public Health. Excellent opportunities for teaching in both didactic and clinical settings are available at the medical student and post-graduate levels.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate patient care in a high-volume Level IV and Level II NICU with sub-specialistsAbility to lead a medical provider team and work collaboratively with ancillary services within the NICUAbility to teach and educate trainees and advanced practice providersDetail-oriented and organized with excellent time management skillsJob Duties and Responsibilities:Provide clinical neonatology services at the NICUs and community SCNs as designated by the Division DirectorProvide consultative antenatal services and neonatal resuscitation on Labor and Delivery as requested by OB/MFM at each hospitalProvide in-house calls at both the Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital NICU and the Level III NICU and L&D at St. Mary's Hospital as per Divisional scheduleProvide on-call coverage from home for the community NICUs as per Division scheduleProvide Fetal Care consultation and participate in the high-risk nursery follow-up clinicProvide timely and appropriate documentation of all services conducted on behalf of the DivisionParticipate in Divisional educational conferences for trainees and staff and community providers as neededParticipate in Divisional M&M conferences and present clinical cases allocated by clinical service timeParticipate in Quality Improvement projects as and when required in consultation with the Division DirectorMaintain all the board licensing and credentialing requirements to maintain privileges at each participating hospitalWork closely with faculty mentors and the Division Director on the SLU academic portfolioMinimum Qualifications:Candidates must be BC/BE in Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineCandidates must be eligible for a Missouri licenseLocated in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens 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.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 expertsin the countryMore 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 ageHome 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, theres 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