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 physician's 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 candidate's prior experience and interest. The physician's 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 candidate's 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
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.
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