Academic Hematology Oncologist need in St. Louis

Immediate need for Academic Oncology & Hematology Physician

Seeking self-motivated hematologist to join a growing academic practice at SSM-Saint Louis University Hospital. Ability to focus your clinical practice on and contribute to the classical hematology service line.

• Focus on Hematology
• Opportunities for education in a growing ACGME hematology and oncology fellowship program as well as with motivated internal medicine residents and medical students at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
• Opportunities for institutional leadership with Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health.
• Opportunities as an investigator for clinical trials in a multidisciplinary collaborative environment with expert surgeons, radiation oncologists and interventionalists.
• Opportunities for diverse practice settings both in Saint Louis City and the surrounding county.
• Superior salary and incentive pay structure compared to most academic oncology positions
• Competitive vacation, benefits, retirement, and work/life balance
• Reasonable call share
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance Coverage
• Experienced Support Staff

St. Louis, Missouri, is an affordable place to live with 2.8 million residents and activities for everyone! Highlights include the world-renowned St. Louis Arch, the St. Louis Symphony, Fox Theater, Art Museum, Science Center, Missouri Botanical Gardens, and one of the best zoos in the country. St. Louis is a big-league city where the best fans in baseball cheer on the 11-time World Series champions - the St. Louis Cardinals - along with the 2019 Stanley Cup-winning NHL St. Louis Blues. In 2023, St. Louis SC, an MLS expansion team, was brought to town.

Pick a lifestyle - St. Louis has it - the city itself boasts diverse, iconic neighborhoods and a proud heritage. Revitalized urban areas include Benton Park, Soulard, the Central West End, the downtown loft district, The Grove, and Tower Grove South neighborhoods. Easily accessible suburbs offer award-winning public, private, and parochial schools. You'll find diverse worship and cultural opportunities throughout the metropolitan area. The proliferation of exceptional institutions of higher education, including Washington University, St. Louis University, and the  University of Missouri demonstrates that education is a priority for St. Louis.

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

SLUCare’s more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health – St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Group’s 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, there’s 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.