Physician - Academic Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon - SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Position Summary

SLUCare Physician Group, a member of SSM Health, is seeking a faculty member with outstanding clinical abilities who shares a commitment to high-quality medical care, education, and professional development for an academic rank commensurate with experience in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

As a faculty member of the department, opportunities exist for clinical service and teaching, with administrative and research opportunities based on interest.

Ideal candidates will specialize in pediatric Orthopaedic services providing care for the full spectrum of pediatric Orthopaedic injuries and pathology. This surgeon’s practice will be primarily based at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, where they would see patients in an inpatient, outpatient, and clinic setting. This position will supervise faculty, residents, and medical school student education.

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible and qualify for medical licensure in the State of Missouri. Faculty rank commensurate with experience.

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.

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