Academic Neuromuscular Neurologist | Flexible Schedule, EMG

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health/ St. Louis University (SLUCare) seeks two academic Neuromuscular Neurologists to join a nationally recognized team in St. Louis, MO.

Early or mid-career candidates are welcome; mid-career may pursue Division Director of Neuromuscular Disorders for the right candidate. The department features a robust EMG program, ALS clinic, and expanding MDA center, with opportunities for clinical research, teaching, and collaboration with pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Neuromuscular patient care, including nerve conduction studies, EMGs, skin biopsies for small fiber neuropathies, and muscle/nerve ultrasound.
• Call responsibilities in hospital inpatient and consult general neurology with residents; 1-week in-house stints, 8:30–5pm, with on-call from home as needed.
• 1–2 dedicated days per week in the EMG lab under director guidance.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ALS clinic care with a team including dietitian, speech therapist, PT/OT, social worker, and clinic director.
• Teaching opportunities for medical students, residents, and neurophysiology fellows; pediatric collaboration.
• Mentorship from the clinic director and department chair to support growth and development.
• Opportunities for research time and involvement with a strong clinical research team.

Skills

EMG

Nerve conduction studies

Skin biopsies for small fiber neuropth

Muscle/nerve ultrasound

Muscle biopsy reading

Job description

SSM Health/ St. Louis University (SLUCare) seeks two academic Neuromuscular Neurologists to join a nationally recognized team in St. Louis, MO.

Early or mid-career candidates are welcome; mid-career may pursue Division Director of Neuromuscular Disorders for the right candidate. The department features a robust EMG program, ALS clinic, and expanding MDA center, with opportunities for clinical research, teaching, and collaboration with pediatrics.