Physician, Division Director Infectious Diseases with SSMHealth Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis,Missouri

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Description : About SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health : The

Division of Infectious Diseases of the Saint Louis University (SLU)

School of Medicine and SSM Health Academic Division in St. Louis,

Missouri, seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its next

Division Director and the Associate Director of the SLU Center for

Vaccine Development. Division Director, Infectious Diseases –

leader of clinical and research mission -0.2 FTE -Associate

Director, Center for Vaccine Development- O.Saint Louis University

School of Medicine, SLUCare Physician Group, and SSM Health have

partnered for decades to deliver exceptional care at SSM Health

Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, SSM Health St. Mary's

Hospital, and SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. On July

1, 2022, SLUCare's faculty, and other academic medical

professionals and staff became the dedicated academic physician

practice of SSM Health. Currently SLUCare's over 740 clinical

faculty collaborate with SSM Health's more than 600 community-based

providers to deliver care at over 50 physician office locations as

well as through comprehensive virtual health services. The

integration affords patients improved and seamless access to all

levels of care, including highly specialized procedures and

clinical trials. The integration provides an investment in the

Saint Louis University School of Medicine to expand medical

education and clinical research across the region. SLU School of

Medicine has an oversight of the academic activities of teaching

and research, and academic rank and tenure of the faculty. The

Department of Medicine is the largest department at SLU School of

Medicine, comprising 11 divisions and 15 graduate medical education

programs. The Division of Infectious Diseases includes 11 clinical

and 14 research faculty members, as well as a robust Infectious

Diseases Fellowship Program. The Division operates primarily at the

state-of-the-art Saint Louis University Hospital, a Level I trauma

center, and also provides comprehensive outpatient services at the

Center for Specialized Medicine. Clinically, the Division is

distinguished by its programs in infection prevention, antibiotic

stewardship, outpatient antibiotic therapy, and HIV care through a

Ryan White Grant. A dedicated clinical section chief overseas daily

clinical operations, allowing the division director to focus on

strategic leadership and academic pursuits. Renowned for delivering

high-quality care to patients across the bi-state region, the

Division also offers outstanding educational experiences for

medical students, residents, and fellows. The ACGME-accredited

Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program provides comprehensive

training and prepares fellows for successful careers in the field.

The Division has an outstanding 35-year history of research in

vaccinology and immunology, including from the discovery space

through phase I-IV clinical trials. This history has led to the

establishment of an internationally recognized Center for Vaccine

Development (CVD) with a record of accomplishments including

receipt of more than 150 million in extramural funding, and

completion of more than 100 phase I-IV trials (dozens focused on

urgent pandemic preparedness and urgent response trials). The CVD

has been a member of an elite, NIH-funded Vaccine and Treatment

Evaluation Unit (VTEU) network for the past 35 years. Key

qualifications for the Division Director role include : - A proven

record of excellence in patient care, education, and training of

future healthcare leaders. - Research strengths in immunology,

vaccinology, epidemiology, and / or public health - National

recognition as an academic leader with expertise in clinical care,

research, education, and mentorship. - Demonstrated leadership

qualities, including a growth mindset and advocacy for the

Division's faculty, trainees, and staff. - Expertise that will

foster collaborative initiatives and build trust among colleagues

and institutional partners, including SSM Health Saint Louis Region

and System, and the Saint Louis VA Medical Center. - Experience

navigating complex organizational structures and collaborating with

both academic and community physicians and leaders. Applicants must

hold an MD, DO, or MD / PhD degree, be board certified in Infectious

Diseases, and be eligible for medical licensure in Missouri.

Candidates should demonstrate outstanding leadership and

administrative experience within an academic medical center, along

with a strong commitment to clinical care, education, service, and

research. A successful track record in recruiting and retaining

talent, as well as national or international recognition through

involvement in academic and professional organizations, is highly

desirable. Nominations, expressions of interest, and applications

(including a cover letter and CV) should be submitted via email to

the Search Committee Chair. Edwards, MD PhD Bander Professor of

Internal Medicine Director, Division of Nephrology Saint Louis

University School of Medicine – SSM Health Academic Division

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology Saint Louis

University Hospital – SSM Health SLUCare SLUCare Academic Pavilion

1008 South Spring, 2nd Floor 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.

SLUCare's more than 600 faculty, other academic medical

professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician

division within SSM Health – St. 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. 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. SSM Health is committed to equal employment

opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin,

gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age,

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