Allergy/Immunology Physician

Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Faculty Position

The Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time BC/BE Pediatric Allergist/Immunologist to grow our division. The Allergy and Immunology Physician will be charged with delivering state-of-the-art clinical care to children with allergic and immunologic conditions across our Medical Center's care delivery platforms in the Saint Louis region and beyond. The physician will also expand and innovate across the division's research and educational programs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to continue the growth of an outstanding Allergy and Immunology program, housed within the nationally recognized and growing Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital and Saint Louis University.

Job Description

• Deliver state-of-the-art clinical care to children with allergic and immunologic conditions
• Expand and innovate across the division's research and educational programs
• Provide clinical care to children with allergic and immunologic diseases, including asthma, food allergy, allergic rhinitis & conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis, eosinophilic esophagitis, drug allergy, urticaria, anaphylaxis, mast cell disorders, and primary immune deficiencies
• Participate in developing and updating national and international patient care guidelines for improved diagnosis and treatment of allergic disorders and asthma
• Engage in teaching opportunities and participate in a variety of conferences
• Provide specialized electives for Pediatric and Internal Medicine residents as well as medical students interested in learning more about Allergy and Immunology
• Participate in the ACGME accredited Allergy and Immunology fellowship training program

Requirements

• M.D. or equivalent degree
• Board certified or eligible in Allergy and Immunology
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Missouri
• Completed an ACGME accredited 2 or 3-year Allergy and Immunology fellowship program
• Preference for treating primary immunodeficiency or experience in providing food oral immunotherapy is a plus

Benefits

• Opportunity to join at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Pediatrics level, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Consideration for Division Director may be discussed

Hospital Overview

Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's 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

Community Overview

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.