Academic Physician - MD​/DO - Neurologist

Job Overview

SLUCare Neurology is seeking an Academic Headache Specialist who can lead a headache specialty clinic. The ideal candidate will be early- or mid‑career and passionate about leading clinical care, education, and research. SLU is committed to significant 5‑year growth in Neurosciences, making this a unique opportunity for a physician who wants to build a new clinic and advance the department’s academic mission.

• Licensed physician and neurologist with experience in headache treatment.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in neurology.
• Headache fellowship training preferred, but not required.
• Interest in education, research, quality improvement, and/or leadership for academic pursuits is also needed.

• 2‑year salary guarantee.
• Sign‑on and retention bonuses.
• Robust benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Retirement plans with employer‑matched contributions.
  • 6 weeks of vacation.
  • $5,000 annual CME allowance.
• A full faculty academic appointment at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, rank commensurate with experience.
• Protected time based on career goals and experience, negotiated with the Chair of the Department of Neurology.

Saint Louis University Hospital is a 395‑bed tertiary care center with a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level One Trauma Center, Level 4 Epilepsy Center, and Comprehensive ALS Center of Excellence. The hospital offers DBS surgery, epilepsy surgery, MEG, TMS, quantitative EEG, TCDs, botox, infusion centers, a 20‑bed neurocritical care unit, and a six‑bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU).

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis offers a vibrant and affordable urban environment with diverse neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and economic opportunities. The city’s medical community includes Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Marys Hospital, and Saint Louis University Hospital.

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• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior Level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider.
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.