Medical Director Physician

Full-time BC / BE Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Cardiologist (Inpatient / Outpatient)

The Department of Pediatrics at SSM Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, is actively recruiting a full-time BC / BE Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) cardiologist, pediatric or adult track, to join a growing, well-established group of academic cardiologists.

The SLU / SSM ACHD Program is the only accredited center in the region and is recognized by the Adult Congenital Heart Association. Our ACHD program provides support to adult hospital partners in our SSM network and non-SSM hospitals in the area.

The division currently consists of eleven pediatric cardiologists, two clinical nurse practitioners, dedicated cardiology clinic nurses, as well as a pediatric cardiology fellowship training program. The ACHD program in particular is comprised of 1 physician, 1 PA, and 1 dedicated nurse / program manager.

The Cardiology division is housed within the Dorothy and Larry Dallas Heart Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital. The heart center encompasses an active congenital heart surgery program with state-of-the-art operating rooms, a (65-bed) Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a (20-bed) pediatric intensive care unit, a hybrid cardiac catheterization lab / operating suite, and dedicated electrophysiology laboratory suite. SSM Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital is a free-standing childrens hospital and is staffed by faculty members of Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Next door is our adult SLU / SSM Adult Hospital, completed in 2020 which is a 365-bed facility with a full complement of cardiac services and all non-cardiac specialties represented.

Position Details :

• Join a well-established group of academic pediatric and adult cardiologists
• Primary clinical responsibilities will be in Adult Congenital Heart Disease with additional participation in inpatient services and non-invasive imaging
• Opportunity to grow multidisciplinary clinical programs, research, and programmatic funding
• Faculty appointment with the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, clinical rank will commensurate with experience
• We provide outpatient and inpatient consultative care, and the full suite of diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures are offered, including echocardiography and advanced imaging such as MRI and CT, congenital cardiac catheterization and intervention, electrophysiology, and cardiac surgery
• Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and cardiovascular fellows
• Ample opportunities to contribute to research initiatives
• Participate in statewide and nationwide ACHD advocacy efforts

Qualifications :

Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree, be board-certified or board eligible in either Pediatric Cardiology or Adult Cardiology by their respective boards and eligible for medical licensure in the State of Missouri. Candidates will have already completed an ACGME-accredited 3-year fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology or Adult Cardiology. Advanced training or significant experience in ACHD is required. Visa candidates are welcome to apply.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and current CV to Vernat Exil, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Cardiology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1465 South Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104. Telephone : (314)-; Fax : (314)-; email

Hospital Description :

Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens 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 :

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