Heart Failure/ Shock Cardiologist for an Academic Cardiology Practice in the Saint Louis Metropolitan Area at SSM Health Care System

Heart Failure/ Shock Cardiologist for an Academic Cardiology Practice in the Saint Louis Metropolitan Area

We are actively seeking qualified candidates for a Heart Failure Cardiologist to lead the inpatient management of cardiogenic shock and advanced heart failure at SSM Health-Saint Louis University Hospital. The successful candidate will develop inpatient shock management protocols in an academic setting and lay the groundwork for a hub-and-spoke shock referral network.

The physicians clinical role will focus on the inpatient management of patients with shock and advanced heart failure. All our physicians have outpatient and/or outreach clinics. Additional imaging responsibilities will depend on the candidates prior experience and interest. The physicians administrative role will focus on protocol development, specifically with regards to percutaneous mechanical cardiac support and escalation of pharmacologic treatment. This role offers the possibility of Medical Directorship depending on the candidates experience and documented commitment to program development.

Preference will be given to candidates with subspecialty fellowship training in interventional heart failure or advanced heart failure or interventional cardiology. Clinician Scientist track will be considered for appropriate candidates. Active licenses in Missouri and Illinois states are expected prior to start date.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will be board certified/board eligible in cardiology. Academic appointment will be commensurate with the candidate's credentials and experience.

We offer

Flexible scheduling

Excellent work-life balance

Competitive salary and benefits package

Teaching and research opportunities in a collegial environment

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, application, and current curriculum vitae to:

Kishore J. Harjai, MD, MMM, FACC, FSCAI

Harlene and Marvin Wool Endowed Professor in Cardiology

Director, Division of Cardiology

Attention: Devi Kabaleeswaran

Devi.Kabaleeswaran@ssmhealth.com

About SLUCare Physician Group

SLUCare Physician Group has more than 600 health care providers in hospitals and medical offices throughout the St. Louis region. Our physicians are among the most highly trained in their fields: more than 50 specialties in all. We have national and international experts, renowned for research and innovations in medicine.

In addition to treating patients, SLUCare physicians educate the next generation of health care professionals at SSM Health St. Louis. Our teaching is guided by our Catholic Jesuit tradition, balancing the science of medicine with the soul of it - keeping people first in all we do. You will actively contribute to the education and development of Cardiology Fellows, Residents, Medical Students and Echo lab staff.