Physician - Division Director Pulmonary, Critical Care andSleep Medicine

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About SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis :

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and

Sleep Medicine within the Saint. Louis University School of

Medicine and SSM Health Academic Division in St. Louis, Missouri is

seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the next Division Director.

Saint Louis University upholds the value of

"Cura Personalis," embodying a commitment to individualized care,

while striving for greater good and a higher purpose. SSM

Health's mission focuses on providing exceptional

healthcare services as a means of revealing the presence of God.

Within the School of Medicine, the Department of Medicine stands as

the largest department, housing 11 divisions and 15 graduate

medical education programs. The Division of Pulmonary, Critical

Care, and Sleep Medicine comprises 30 faculty members and 12

fellows. Operating across two academic hospitals, Saint Louis

University Hospital and Saint Mary Hospital, the Division runs six

ICU teams staffed 24 / 7 by attending intensivists. Noteworthy

programs within the Division include the Adult Cystic Fibrosis

Program, Pulmonary Hypertension program, and Sleep Disorder Center,

all accredited by national foundations. The Division excels in

providing state-of-the-art services in interventional pulmonary

care, with specialty programs such as the pulmonary embolism

response team, Airway Breathing Center, post-ICU clinic, and

interstitial disease and sarcoidosis program. Renowned for

delivering high-quality care to patients in the bi-state region,

the Division also offers exceptional teaching experiences for

medical students, residents, and fellows.

While

currently engaged in extramurally funded, and industry-led clinical

trials , the Division is seeking a new Director who can

elevate its research efforts to achieve national recognition.

Key qualifications for the Division Director role

include a proven track record in delivering excellent patient care

and training future healthcare leaders. The ideal candidate will be

a nationally recognized academic leader with expertise in clinical

care, research, clinical education, and mentorship. Strong

leadership qualities as growth mindset and advocate for the

division and its faculty, trainees and staff are essential. The

successful applicant should have a history of fostering

collaborative initiatives and possess the personal characteristics

necessary to build trust among colleagues and the partners in SSM

Health Saint Louis Region and System, and the Saint Louis VA

Medical Center. Integrity, effective communication skills, and an

ability to promote a culture of excellence are crucial attributes

for this role.

Applicants must hold an MD, DO,

or MD / PhD degree, be board certified in Pulmonary Disease and

Critical Care Medicine, and be eligible for medical licensure in

Missouri. In addition, candidates should demonstrate outstanding

leadership skills and administrative experience gained in an

academic medical center setting, alongside a strong dedication to

clinical care, education, service, and research. A successful track

record in recruiting and retaining talent, as well as

national / international recognition through involvement in academic

and professional organizations, is highly desirable. The successful

candidate is expected to grow the research enterprise.

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St.

Louis is a two- time winner of the Premier Award for Quality.

Centrally located in metro St. Louis, we provide exceptional care

to all our patients and are a Level II Time Critical Diagnosis

STEMI Center.

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,

there's always something to do or see here.

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. To view all of our

current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.

For the clinicians at SSM Health,

being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s

an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine

with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration,

empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for

everyone we serve.