Description

SLUCare Physician Group, the academic medical practice of SSM Health in the St. Louis region, is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our Division of Child Psychiatry at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital.

This is an academic faculty position that combines inpatient and ED consult-liaison psychiatry and outpatient care, supporting children and adolescents with a wide range of psychiatric conditions. The role also advances the educational mission of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, with opportunities to teach and mentor medical students, psychiatry residents, and child and adolescent psychiatry fellows.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultation-liaison psychiatric services for pediatric inpatients and ED
• Deliver outpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents
• Participate in a shared call schedule
• Contribute to the teaching and mentorship of trainees (students, residents, fellows)
• Engage in academic activities, including research and scholarly work, as desired
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary pediatric care team

Position Highlights

• Full-time academic faculty appointment at Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Balanced clinical workload with a manageable mix of inpatient consults and outpatient care
• Integrated practice environment with hospital and outpatient offices on the same campus
• Shared call model supporting work-life balance
• EPIC electronic medical record system
• Compensation & Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Academic appointment with Saint Louis University School of Medicine; faculty rank commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Eligibility for Missouri medical licensure
• Commitment to academic medicine, education, and team-based care

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. #CardinalGlennon

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

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, SSM Health St. Marys Hospital, and, most recently SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

SLUCares more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Groups more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.                              

Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve.

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, theres 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 joinssmhealth.com.