Join the Elite: Vascular Neurologist Opportunity as St. Louis' Premier Stroke Center

Work Alongside Nationally Recognized Leaders at Saint Louis University!

SLUCare at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital (SLUH) stands as a beacon of excellence in stroke care—one of only two comprehensive stroke centers in the St. Louis region within the prestigious SSM network. Our nationally celebrated neurointerventional program has established itself as a magnet for the brightest minds in neurology, consistently setting new standards in patient outcomes and innovative treatment approaches.

The Opportunity: Transform Stroke Care with Us

We're seeking an exceptional Vascular Neurologist to join our elite team of specialists in an environment where excellence isn't just a goal—it's our baseline. This pivotal position offers you the rare chance to work shoulder-to-shoulder with our distinguished vascular neurologists who also deliver cutting-edge neurointerventional services in our comprehensive academic medical center.

Why This Role Is Critical to Our Mission

This position represents far more than just another faculty opening—it's a cornerstone in our strategic vision to:

• Provide consistent dedicated faculty coverage to strengthen our inpatient vascular neurology service
• Drive excellence in hospital metrics, policies, and procedures to dramatically improve mortality indices
• Transform resident education through consistent faculty mentorship rather than yearly rotations
• Spearhead our expanding internal telestroke and teleneurology initiatives with specialized expertise
• Balance the demands on our current vascular neurologists who also provide neurointerventional services

Your Key Responsibilities

As our new Vascular Neurologist, you'll:

• Lead our inpatient vascular neurology service with distinction
• Deliver sophisticated care for complex and unusual stroke patients
• Drive quality improvement initiatives that set new benchmarks in stroke metrics
• Collaborate with our elite multidisciplinary stroke team to pioneer optimized patient care pathways
• Shape the next generation of neurologists through hands-on education and mentorship
• Help architect our expanding telestroke and teleneurology programs
• Safeguard our prestigious hospital accreditation standards
• Participate in cutting-edge clinical research
• Guide residents and trainees in complex stroke management
• Manage outside hospital transfers with expert precision

Call Structure

• 1 week on/1 week off rotation
• Provide backup to fellows taking primary call
• Guide residents and trainees during complex cases
• Manage outside hospital transfers

Our Unique Advantage

What separates our program from others? Our inpatient stroke physicians are also skilled neurointerventionalists—a distinctive model that creates unparalleled continuity of care. With 850 coded strokes and 1500 stroke alerts annually, we offer exposure to high-complexity, high-acuity patients that few centers can match.

Rich History of Excellence

SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital boasts a legacy of stroke care excellence dating back to the 1980s. As pioneers in catheter-based stroke procedures, our team of highly experienced and nationally recognized stroke physicians has consistently led the field in innovation and outcomes. Our Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center supports sub-specialty training programs in stroke and interventional neurology.

The Ideal Candidate

• Board certification/eligibility in Neurology
• Fellowship training in Vascular Neurology
• Board certification/eligibility in Vascular Neurology
• Demonstrated excellence in acute stroke management
• Passion for resident and fellow education
• Desire to be part of an elite stroke team caring for complex and unusual stroke patients
• Interest in developing educational programs and participating in clinical research

What We Offer the Best

• Highly competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits
• Prestigious academic appointment at Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Collaborative environment alongside recognized leaders in neuroscience
• Clear pathway for professional advancement and leadership development
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and facilities
• Structured call schedules that support genuine work-life harmony
• Opportunity to work in a highly organized stroke program with nationally recognized clinicians
• Complex, high-acuity patient population that challenges and sharpens your expertise
• Freedom to develop specialized interests in teaching and research

Join us in our mission to deliver world-class stroke care while advancing the boundaries of neurovascular medicine.

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.

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.

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