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General Academic Pediatrics (GAP) Pediatrician SLUCare Physician Group

Employer
SSM Health
Location
Saint Louis, MO
Closing date
Oct 21, 2025
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Specialty
Pediatrics

Job Details

Job Description

The SSM Health/SLUCare Academic Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified and passionate general pediatrician to join our General Academic Pediatric Division. This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide care to infants, children, and adolescents from birth to 21 years, contributing to their overall health and well-being. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience in general pediatrics, along with a commitment to academic excellence and patient-centered care. Additional interest and expertise in the care of refugee and immigrant children is desirable.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide comprehensive medical care to patients, including preventive services, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
  • Conduct thorough assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of patients.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including pediatricians, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure holistic care for patients.
  • Educate patients and their families about pediatric health issues, preventive measures, and healthy lifestyle choices.
  • Participate in research activities, including clinical trials and scholarly projects, to advance knowledge in the field of general pediatrics.
  • Contribute to the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows through didactic lectures, mentorship, and clinical supervision.
  • Stay current with advancements in pediatric medicine by attending conferences, seminars, and continuing medical education programs.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and institutional policies.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the delivery of pediatric healthcare services.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of clinical care, education, and research.

Qualifications:
  • Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Board certification or eligibility in General Pediatrics.
  • Active medical license and DEA registration.
  • Completion of residency training in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics.
  • Proven experience providing clinical care to pediatric patients.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with adolescents and their families.
  • Commitment to academic excellence and scholarly activities, including research and teaching.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Dedication to upholding ethical standards and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the unique needs and challenges faced by patients and their families from diverse backgrounds.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development within a prestigious academic medical center. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and shaping the future of general academic pediatric healthcare.

Hospital Description:

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 Description:

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Facility & Address

  • MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
  • 1465 S Grand Blvd Saint Louis MO 63104


Contact Information

Hollie Moore, CPRP Talent Acquisition Partner, Provider

  • Phone: 314-989-6796
  • Email: Click to email

Company

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Practicing Here

Thoughtful. Insightful. Purposeful.
There is something wholly unique and special about practicing medicine at SSM Health. Being here, you’ll experience a remarkable feeling of purpose, fulfillment, and connectedness. It’s all-encompassing and inspiring, and it’s what defines and drives our teams every day. We call it the healing power of presence and it touches, enhances, and advances all aspects of the care we give and the careers we offer.

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.

Together – We Care.

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SSM Health’s healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary’s, were called to aid and heal in God’s name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 13,900 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional health care services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

With 23 hospitals, 12 post-acute care centers, and over 650 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive.

No matter where you work within SSM Health, you can expect to be cared for personally and rewarded professionally with:

  • A very comprehensive and competitive total compensation and benefits package.
  • Extensive support and resources to support continued personal and professional growth.
  • Strategic organizational investments in practice infrastructure and technologies to enhance our practice efficiency and increase clinician satisfaction.
  • Generous paid time off and paid family leave so our team members can achieve work-life balance.
  • And much more.

To learn more about our culture of care or to explore our full list of physician and advanced practice provider opportunities, visit JoinSSMHealth.com.

 

 

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