Physician - Pediatric Cardiology; ACHD - SSM Health SLUCare Physician Group

Overview

Physician - Pediatric Cardiology (ACHD) - Full Time - SLUCare Physician Group

• Join a well-established group of academic pediatric and adult cardiologists
• Primary clinical responsibilities will be in Adult Congenital Heart Disease with additional participation in inpatient services and non-invasive imaging
• Grow multidisciplinary clinical programs, engage in research and seek programmatic funding
• Faculty appointment with the Saint Louis University School of Medicine; clinical rank commensurate with experience
• Provide outpatient and inpatient consultative care; perform or select diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures including echocardiography and advanced imaging (MRI, CT), congenital cardiac catheterization and intervention, electrophysiology, and cardiac surgery
• Teach medical students, residents, and cardiovascular fellows
• Contribute to research initiatives
• Participate in statewide and nationwide ACHD advocacy efforts

• MD or equivalent degree
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology or Adult Cardiology by respective boards
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Missouri
• Completed an ACGME-accredited 3-year fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology or Adult Cardiology
• Advanced training or significant experience in ACHD required
• Visa candidates are welcome to apply

The SLU/SSM ACHD Program is the only accredited center in the region and is recognized by the Adult Congenital Heart Association. The division at SSM Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital includes a heart center with a congenital heart surgery program, NICU, PICU, hybrid cath lab/OR, and dedicated electrophysiology laboratory. The hospital is affiliated with Saint Louis University School of Medicine. The adjacent adult hospital offers a broad cardiac service line.

• State-of-the-art facilities including Level IV NICU and Level I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center
• Extensive team of pediatric specialists and broad services across pediatrics
• Comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities across cardiology and related fields
• Opportunities to contribute to teaching, research, and program development

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and current CV to Vernat Exil, MD
, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Cardiology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1465 South Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104. Telephone: ;
Fax: ;
Email: vernat.exil.edu

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