Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology - Physician
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onOrpheum Theater, 416, North 9th Street, Downtown, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63101, United States
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is a Level 1 Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma, and STEMI, serving as the medical teaching hospital for Saint Louis University School of Medicine. For over 80 years, the institution has been a cornerstone of the St. Louis community, exclusively staffed by the SLUCare Physician Group. This unique partnership between SSM Health, SLUCare, and the School of Medicine fosters a culture of advanced health care solutions, research, and innovation.
This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic physician to define, lead, and advance the inpatient management of cardiogenic shock and advanced heart failure within a growing academic cardiovascular program. You will serve as a clinical and strategic leader, shaping inpatient shock care while helping to establish a hub-and-spoke cardiogenic shock referral network across the region.
In this highly visible role, you will build something meaningful from the ground up in a collegial academic environment that values collaboration, education, and forward-thinking clinical excellence. The position offers the potential to step into a Medical Director role for candidates with demonstrated leadership and program-building experience. You will design and implement inpatient management protocols, drive institutional strategy for percutaneous mechanical circulatory support, and guide escalation pathways for advanced pharmacologic therapies.
Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is recognized as one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan area 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 a booming economic landscape, it is an attractive city for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state, offering a rich array of restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities, and sporting events.
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Work model: On-site
Orpheum Theater, 416, North 9th Street, Downtown, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63101, United States
Saint Louis, Missouri
Fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure, Interventional Heart Failure, or Interventional Cardiology.
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SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital operates as an academic medical center within the Hospitals and Health Care industry, headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri. Serving as the primary teaching hospital for the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, the facility is exclusively staffed by the SLUCare Physician Group. This integrated partnership between the hospital system, the physician group, and the medical school drives a collaborative approach to advancing healthcare delivery in the region.
As a center of innovation, the organization focuses on delivering cutting-edge medical treatments and procedures while simultaneously educating future physicians and conducting research. The facility holds the distinction of being the first Level 1 Trauma Center certified in both Missouri and Illinois, managing over 2,200 major trauma cases annually. Its clinical capabilities include a renowned organ transplant program offering kidney, liver, pancreas, and bone marrow transplants, alongside comprehensive cardiology services and a dedicated blood and bone marrow transplant center.
The hospital maintains accreditation from The Joint Commission and upholds a deep Catholic heritage that emphasizes compassionate, holistic care for patients' physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Additionally, Saint Louis University Hospital established the MidAmerica Stroke Network, a regional initiative designed to provide stroke care education and promote high-quality treatment standards throughout the Midwest.
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Experience
Senior
Job Type
Full-Time