Academic Physician - MD/DO - Heart Failure Cardiologist

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Robust academic benefits package

Protected time for teaching and research

Job summary

SSM Health in St. Louis is seeking a Dynamic Heart Failure & Shock Cardiologist to lead the management of cardiogenic shock and advanced heart failure. The ideal candidate will have fellowship training in an applicable field and a passion for academic medicine.

This role offers competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and strong support for teaching and research. Candidates interested in leadership and program development are encouraged, with the potential for a Medical Director role.

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure, Interventional Heart Failure, or Interventional Cardiology.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Missouri and Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Lead inpatient care for cardiogenic shock and advanced heart failure.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams at the medical center.
• Design and implement cardiogenic shock management protocols.
• Teach and mentor residents, fellows, and trainees.

Skills

Fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure

Board certification or eligibility in Cardiology

Interest in academic medicine

Collaborative leadership capabilities

Education

Fellowship training in related field

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

SSM Health is an 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.

Role Overview

Dynamic Heart Failure & Shock Cardiologist to define, lead, and advance the inpatient management of cardiogenic shock and advanced heart failure within a growing academic cardiovascular program.

Clinical Focus

• Lead inpatient care for patients with cardiogenic shock and advanced heart failure.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a quaternary academic medical center.
• Participate in outpatient and/or outreach clinics alongside academic colleagues.
• Optional advanced imaging responsibilities based on experience and interests.

Leadership & Program Development

• Design and implement inpatient cardiogenic shock management protocols.
• Drive institutional strategy for percutaneous mechanical circulatory support.
• Guide escalation pathways for advanced pharmacologic therapies.
• Opportunity to step into a Medical Director role for candidates with demonstrated leadership and program‑building experience.

Academic Mission

• Teach and mentor residents, fellows, and trainees.
• Engage in clinical research and scholarly activity.
• Clinician Scientist track available for qualified candidates seeking protected research time and academic advancement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure, Interventional Heart Failure, or Interventional Cardiology.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Cardiology.
• Interest in academic medicine, clinical innovation, and collaborative leadership.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Missouri and Illinois prior to start date.

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling with a strong emphasis on sustainability and work‑life balance.
• Competitive salary with a robust academic benefits package.
• Protected time for teaching, research, and program development.
• Academic appointment commensurate with experience and credentials.
• Supportive, collegial culture within a nationally respected academic health system.