Academic Hematologist/Oncologist — Teaching & Research

Direct Jobs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

SSM Health SLUCare Physician Group in St. Louis seeks a hematologist/medical oncologist to join our academic division. The role supports clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity within a mission-driven environment.

You will collaborate across tumor boards, mentor students and residents, and engage in clinical research while contributing to patient-centered outcomes within SLUCare and SSM Health.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree or equivalent medical credential.
• Board certification or eligibility in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology.
• Eligibility for Missouri medical licensure.
• Commitment to academic medicine, teaching, and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient hematology and medical oncology care.
• Participate in tumor boards and collaborate with health-system specialists.
• Mentor students, residents and fellows and contribute to education.
• Engage in clinical or translational research and scholarly activity.

Skills

Inpatient care

Outpatient care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Teaching

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview:

SSM Health SLUCare Physician Group, the academic medical practice of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, is seeking a dedicated and academically oriented Hematologist/Oncologist to join our expanding Division of Hematology and Oncology. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a growing clinical, research, and teaching program within a mission-driven, patient-centered academic environment.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team committed to excellence in clinical care, medical education, and scholarly activity. Faculty rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical:

• Provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient care in hematology and medical oncology
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborate with specialists across the health system
• Develop a clinical focus area aligned with division needs and candidate expertise (e.g., malignant hematology, solid tumors, benign hematology)

Academic & Teaching:

• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participate in curriculum development and educational initiatives within the School of Medicine
• Serve as a role model for professionalism and evidence-based practice.

Research & Scholarly Activity:

• Engage in clinical, translational, or outcomes-based research
• Contribute to publications, presentations, and grant activity as appropriate
• Support the division's commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and improving patient outcomes

Service:

• Participate in divisional, departmental, and institutional committees
• Support the academic mission of Saint Louis University and SSM Health SLUCare

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree
• Board certified or board eligible in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
• Eligibility for Missouri medical licensure
• Demonstrated commitment to academic medicine, teaching, and scholarly activity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset

Why Join SLUCare?

• A vibrant academic environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Access to robust clinical programs, research infrastructure, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

About SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health:

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, most recently SSM Health 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 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.

Community Description:

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.