Pediatrics - Cardiology Job at SSM Health in Saint Louis, MO

SLUCare Physician Group needs a Pediatric Cardiology/Imaging Faculty Physician

Non-invasive Imaging Pediatric Cardiologist

• Rotating call coverage (including after-hours call coverage) with 11 other pediatric cardiologists.
• Outpatient cardiology clinic including outreach
• OR TTE and TEE coverage
• Cardiac CT/MRI
• Fetal echocardiogram (optional)

The Department of Pediatrics at SSM Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, Division of Pediatric Cardiology is seeking a full-time BC/BE non-invasive Pediatric cardiologist with training in advanced cardiac imaging to join a growing, well-established group of academic cardiologists.

The Cardiology division is housed within the Dorothy and Larry Dallas Heart Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital.The heart center encompasses an active congenital heart surgery program with state-of-the-art operating rooms, a (65-bed) Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a (20-bed) pediatric intensive care unit, a hybrid cardiac catheterization lab/operating suite and dedicatedelectrophysiology laboratory suite.SSM Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital is a free-standing childrens hospital and is staffed by faculty members of Saint Louis University School of Medicine.The division currently consists of eleven pediatric cardiologists, two clinical nurse practitioners, dedicated cardiology clinic nurses, as well as a pediatric cardiology fellowship training program.Our non-invasive imagers read transthoracic echocardiograms as well as perform transesophageal echocardiograms.The program currently has a robust Cardiac CT/MRI program and a multidisciplinary Fetal heart program.Interest in one or both areas is preferred.

The successful candidate will join the advanced imaging team at the level of Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree, be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics and eligible for medical licensure in the State of Missouri. Candidates will have already completed an ACGME accredited 3-year fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology and additional training in pediatric advanced cardiac imaging. Visa candidates are welcome to apply.

Candidates should demonstrate an interest in clinical and/or translational research, however, basic science opportunities are also available.Academic clinical faculty appointments will be facilitated at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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 #J1No#H1BYes

Located 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 ourLevel IV NICUand ourLevel I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center
• More than 200 specialists regarded as some of the leading pediatric expertsin the country
• More than 60 services offered including emergency care,cardiology,neonatology,gastroenterology, andcancer care for kids
• Over 195 beds caring for patients ranging from 0 - 21 years of age

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