Academic Physician - MD/DO - Neuro-Oncologist

About the Role

The Department of Neurology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health is seeking a Neuro-Oncologist to join its growing academic neuroscience program. This position offers the opportunity to build and expand a neuro-oncology practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that includes neurology, neurosurgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, neuropathology, and clinical research programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors and other neurologic complications of cancer.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary neuro-oncology program alongside specialists in neurosurgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, neuroradiology, and pathology.
• Develop and expand clinical programs, research initiatives, and educational activities in neuro-oncology.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and academic scholarship.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the Department of Neurology and its neuroscience service lines.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology.
• Completion of a Neuro-Oncology Fellowship or equivalent specialized training.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Missouri.

About the Organization

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, and SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. SLUCare's more than 600 faculty, academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health. They collaborate with SSM Health Medical Group's more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at over 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.

Location

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan area features a 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, St. Louis 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, including restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities, and sporting events.