Academic Physician - MD/DO - Pediatric Allergy Immunology

Ascension St Vincent; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis seeks a full-time Pediatric Allergist/Immunologist (board-certified or eligible) to join and expand a dynamic division within the pediatrics department.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, teaching, and research within a nationally recognized program. The position offers opportunities for leadership and collaboration with national leaders in pediatric allergy and immunology, with a mission-driven academic medical center supporting

Qualifications

• MD (or equivalent) is required.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Allergy & Immunology.
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Allergy & Immunology fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care to a diverse pediatric population.
• Contribute to innovative research and academic growth.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows and participate in conferences and national presentations.
• Collaborate within an ACGME-accredited Allergy & Immunology fellowship program and with related subspecialties to advance care.

Education

MD (or equivalent)

Job description

Position:Faculty - Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

Rank/Track:Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Clinical or Tenure Track)

Department:Pediatrics

Join a Growing, Nationally Recognized Program

Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital are seeking a full-time, board-certified/board-eligible Pediatric Allergist/Immunologistto join and expand a dynamic and collaborative division.

This is an exciting opportunity to:

• Deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered careacross a diverse pediatric population
• Contribute to innovative research and academic growth
• Help shape the future of a rapidly expanding Allergy & Immunology program

Clinical Excellence & Specialized Care

Our division provides comprehensive care across the full spectrum of allergic and immunologic conditions, including:

• Asthma
• Food allergies
• Allergic rhinitis & conjunctivitis
• Atopic dermatitis
• Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (including EoE)
• Drug allergy
• Urticaria, angioedema, and anaphylaxis
• Mast cell disorders
• Primary immunodeficiencies / inborn errors of immunity

Our faculty are nationally recognized expertswho actively contribute to clinical guidelines and advancecare standards in allergy and immunology.

Academic & Teaching Opportunities

• Engage in robust teachingwith medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participate in conferences, lectures, and national presentations
• Collaborate within an ACGME-accredited Allergy & Immunology fellowship program

Our fellowship program offers integrated Pediatric and Internal Medicine training with strong exposure to clinical, translational, and basic science research.

Advanced Programs & Collaborative Care

• Designated referral center for the Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF)and Immunodeficiency Foundation (IDF)
• Active collaboration with Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant teams
• Expertise in complex conditions such as Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)and Very Early Onset IBD (VEO-IBD)

Qualifications

• M.D. (or equivalent)
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Allergy & Immunology
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Allergy & Immunology fellowship

Preferred:

• Experience in primary immunodeficiency care
• Oral immunotherapy experience

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven academic medical center
• Work alongside national leaders in pediatric allergy & immunology
• Enjoy opportunities for career advancement, including potential leadership roles such as Division Director
• Contribute to meaningful, patient-focused care in a supportive, collaborative environment

We welcome candidates who are passionate about advancing pediatric allergy and immunology through clinical excellence, education, and research.

Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital is a not-for-profit ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country. We care for children and teenagers of all ages, from the St. Louis surrounding area, Illinois, and across the country.#CardinalGlennon

As an award‑winning pediatric hospital, we are committed to compassionate, quality care. We offer the following:

• State-of-the-art clinical facilities like our Level IV NICU and our Level I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center
• More than 200 specialists regarded as some of the leading pediatric expertsin the country
• More than 60 services offered including emergency care, cardiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, and cancer care for kids
• Over 195 beds caring for patients ranging from 0 - 21 years of age

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