Academic Physician - MD/DO - Interventional Radiologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Excellent call schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for research and education

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. Louis seeks an experienced Academic Physician – MD/DO – Interventional Radiologist to join its innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to reshape vascular and interventional radiology, providing a balance of clinical excellence, research, and education. The ideal candidate will have experience in vascular disease interventions and a commitment to patient-centered care. Excellent salary and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong commitment to clinical excellence, research, and education.
• Experience in complex interventions in vascular disease and oncology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic team in a pioneering Vascular & Interventional Radiology program.
• Contribute to clinical trials and residency training.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and tumor board meetings.

Skills

Clinical Interventional Radiology

Research

Patient-centered care

Education

Board-eligible or board-certified in Interventional Radiology

Job description

Academic Physician – MD/DO – Interventional Radiologist

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Innovate and Grow in a Dynamic, Rapidly Expanding Clinical IR department within a Unique Academic-Private Vascular & Interventional Radiology Program. A Pioneering Vascular & Interventional Radiology Program at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital (SLU) is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified, clinical minded, forward-thinking, Vascular and Interventional Radiologist to join our vascular-focused IR practice with a well-developed interventional oncology program. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a young, dynamic, and rapidly expanding department that is reshaping vascular and interventional radiology in a private-academic hybrid model (Privademia) through collaboration between Saint Louis University and SSM Health.

What started as a small, innovative group has rapidly evolved into a leading program, now recognized for its high-end, complex interventions in vascular disease, oncology, and transplant care. With 10 faculty members and plans for further expansion, we are seeking our 11th faculty member to help propel this thriving practice into its next phase of growth.

Why Join us?

• Comprehensive Vascular IR & Interventional Oncology Program
• Advanced PAD interventions and limb salvage
• Deep vein thrombectomy and complex venous reconstructions
• Dialysis access and complex fistula interventions
• Y-90 radioembolization and tumor ablation
• Portal vein and biliary interventions
• Multidisciplinary clinics and tumor board participation

A Strong Clinical IR Model: The program is deeply committed to Clinical Interventional Radiology, pioneering a true clinic-based patient-centered model with longitudinal patient care, ensuring that IR remains at the heart of disease management, leading to better outcomes and long-term patient relationships. Our well-established outpatient IR clinics include comprehensive vascular disease and wound care clinics as well as multidisciplinary hepatology and transplant clinics.

The procedural platform spans multiple hospital settings, including a Level 1 trauma and transplant center, a complex community hospital, a large VA medical center, and a leading pediatric hospital. This diversity provides extensive exposure to high-acuity cases, ensuring that faculty remain at the forefront of interventions.

Innovation, Growth and Work-Life Balance: The practice values clinical excellence, research, and education. With a strong research infrastructure, we actively support clinical trials, backed by dedicated IRB and research coordinator support. As part of a robust IR residency program, faculty play a key role in training two integrated and one independent resident per year, contributing to the future of the specialty.

We offer a highly competitive salary, an excellent call schedule, and incentives with comprehensive benefits. Located in Saint Louis, a vibrant city with top-ranked schools, a low cost of living, and excellent cultural and outdoor activities, this position ensures a perfect balance between career advancement and quality of life. With opportunities for growth in both academic and community-based settings, this is an unparalleled chance to be at the forefront of innovation while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Application Submission And Inquiries

Jenna Pleimann
IR Residency Coordinator
Email: [e-mail]
314-617-2873

Additional Information

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital. SLUCares more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health - St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Groups 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.

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.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care