Vascular Neurologist in renowned SLUCare Heath; Work alongside the Nations Best!

SLUCare at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital (SLUH) is home to one of only two comprehensive stroke centers in the St. Louis region within the SSM network. Our nationally recognized neurointerventional program attracts top-tier trainees, and we are committed to maintaining excellence in stroke care, education, and research.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Vascular Neurologist to join our team and strengthen our inpatient vascular neurology service. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work alongside our current vascular neurologists who also provide neurointerventional services, in a comprehensive academic medical setting.

Why This Position Matters:

This role is critical to our division for several important reasons:

• Provides dedicated faculty coverage to support growth and improvement of our inpatient vascular neurology service
• Ensures consistent attendance with hospital metrics, policies, and procedures to improve mortality indices
• Enhances the quality of training for our residents through consistent faculty presence rather than yearly rotations
• Improves the training experience for neurointerventional fellows, allowing them to develop their academic portfolios while receiving appropriate supervision
• Brings additional expertise to support our developing internal telestroke and teleneurology programs

Unique Program Structure

Our Vascular Neurology program at SLU/SSM stands out because our inpatient stroke physicians are also neurointerventionalists. Currently, our two faculty members manage the inpatient stroke service and two-thirds of the neurointerventional service on 1.5 clinical FTE, while also serving as program directors for two fellowships (ACGME vascular neurology and UCNS neurointerventional). This demanding clinical volume and call burden has created challenges for research initiatives and NIH Stroke NET participation.

By adding a dedicated vascular neurologist to our team, we aim to enhance clinical coverage, improve educational experiences, and strengthen our academic and research capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a consistent attending physician for the inpatient vascular neurology service
• Provide direct patient care for acute stroke and other cerebrovascular conditions
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance stroke metrics and outcomes
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary stroke team to optimize patient care pathways
• Contribute to the education and training of neurology residents and fellows
• Support the development and implementation of telestroke and teleneurology programs
• Assist in maintaining hospital accreditation standards and improving mortality indices
• Participate in clinical research opportunities within the stroke program
• Help build and expand our stroke services throughout the community

Qualifications:

• Board certification/eligibility in Neurology
• Fellowship training in Vascular Neurology
• Board certification/eligibility in Vascular Neurology
• Experience in acute stroke management
• Interest in resident and fellow education

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Academic appointment at Saint Louis University School of Medicine commensurate with experience
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• State-of-the-art facilities and technology
• Work-life balance with structured call schedules

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.

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.

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