Academic Physician - MD/DO - Neuro-Oncologist

American Academy of Neurology; Missouri; On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health, in collaboration with Saint Louis University School of Medicine, is seeking a Neuro-Oncologist to join a growing academic neuroscience program. The role involves building a neuro-oncology practice within a multidisciplinary team across neurology, neurosurgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, neuroradiology and pathology.

The candidate will teach medical students, residents and fellows, participate in clinical research and quality improvement, and contribute to program

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology.
• Completion of a Neuro-Oncology Fellowship or equivalent specialized training.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors and other neurologic complications of cancer.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary neuro-oncology program alongside specialists in neurosurgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, neuroradiology, and pathology.
• Develop and expand clinical programs, research initiatives, and educational activities in neuro-oncology.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and academic scholarship.
• Contribute to the continued growth of the Department of Neurology and its neuroscience service lines.

Education

MD or DO degree

Neuro-Oncology Fellowship

Missouri medical licensure

Job description

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Community Description

About SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health

The Department of Neurology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health is seeking a Neuro-Oncologist to join its growing academic neuroscience program. This faculty position offers the opportunity to build and expand a neuro-oncology practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that includes neurology, neurosurgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, neuropathology, and clinical research programs. The department is actively growing and identifies neuro-oncology as a key area of expansion.

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors and other neurologic complications of cancer
• Participate in a multidisciplinary neuro-oncology program alongside specialists in neurosurgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, neuroradiology, and pathology
• Develop and expand clinical programs, research initiatives, and educational activities in neuro-oncology
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and academic scholarship
• Contribute to the continued growth of the Department of Neurology and its neuroscience service lines

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• Completion of a Neuro-Oncology Fellowship or equivalent specialized training
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Missouri

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.

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