Pediatrics - Emergency Medicine - Physician

ACEP Now; Manchester (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare institution in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a board-certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to provide expert emergency care to children in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. This role involves working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, participating in educational initiatives, and ensuring high-quality, family-centered care in a state-of-the-art clinical environment.

Benefits

State-of-the-art clinical facilities

Collaboration with top specialists

Focus on quality care

Qualifications

• Board eligibility or board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine is required.
• Must be able to obtain licensure in Missouri and Illinois.
• PALS and ATLS certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert emergency medical care to pediatric patients in a trauma center.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team for patient care.
• Participate in educational initiatives for future healthcare providers.

Skills

Board eligibility or board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Experience in treating pediatric medical emergencies

Commitment to compassionate, family-centered care

Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Education

Missouri and Illinois licensure

Job description

Overview

Pediatrics - Emergency Medicine - Physician at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital - SSM Health summary: A board-certified Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician providing expert emergency care to children at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. Works in a high-volume urban emergency department serving a diverse population, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and participating in educational and quality improvement initiatives. Committed to compassionate, family-centered care in a state-of-the-art clinical environment at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health are seeking a pediatric emergency medicine physician to practice at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide expert emergency medical care to pediatric patients in an ACS-verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, seeing over 45,000 children annually
• Deliver care in a high-volume, urban emergency department that serves a diverse population from the inner city, the metropolitan area, and a 250-mile referral radius in Missouri and Illinois
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team including pediatric trauma surgeons, pediatric intensivists, pediatric surgical subspecialists, pediatric radiologists, pediatric respiratory therapists, and pediatric pharmacists
• Participate in practice and quality improvement projects with a commitment to excellence in patient care
• Serve as a faculty member with Saint Louis University School of Medicine, contributing to the education of future healthcare providers, including fellows, residents, medical students and allied health students
• Ensure compliance with department, hospital, and institutional policies and procedural standards

Qualifications

• Board eligibility or board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Meet requirements to obtain Missouri and Illinois licensure
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Experience in treating a wide range of pediatric medical emergencies and traumatic injuries
• Commitment to compassionate, family-centered care in a child-friendly environment
• Work in a constant state of alertness while maintaining a safe clinical environment

Work Environment

• Based in a state-of-the-art 35-bed emergency department with 4 resuscitation/trauma rooms
• Pediatric-trained nursing staff certified in PALS to provide the highest level of pediatric patient care
• Also, supported by a dedicated Child Life team and pastoral care representatives to ease the hospital experience for children and families

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.

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 experts in 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

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, theres always something to do or see here.

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Keywords: pediatric emergency medicine, emergency care, pediatric trauma, Level I trauma center, multidisciplinary team, child health, acute care, quality improvement, medical education, family-centered care