Clinical Academic Nephrologist - Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University is seeking a Clinical Nephrologist to join its faculty. This role offers the opportunity to practice general nephrology while contributing to the education and mentorship of medical trainees in a collaborative academic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide state-of-the-art general nephrology care, including:
• Serving as attending physician on inpatient nephrology consult teams in the high-acuity SSM-SLUH hospital
• Caring for patients with kidney disease in the Nephrology outpatient clinic in the Center for Specialized Medicine
• Supervising the care of chronic dialysis patients in outpatient dialysis centers.
• Mentor and educate medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participate in academic and clinical initiatives within the department

Qualifications:

• Board certified or board eligible in Nephrology
• Open to candidates of all experience levels, including newly graduating fellows
• Active Missouri medical license or eligibility to obtain one

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. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. 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.

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.

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