Physician - Division Director Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine within the Saint. Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health Academic Division in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the next Division Director.

Saint Louis University upholds the value of "Cura Personalis," embodying a commitment to individualized care, while striving for greater good and a higher purpose. SSM Health's mission focuses on providing exceptional healthcare services as a means of revealing the presence of God. Within the School of Medicine, the Department of Medicine stands as the largest department, housing 11 divisions and 15 graduate medical education programs. The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine comprises 30 faculty members and 12 fellows. Operating across two academic hospitals, Saint Louis University Hospital and Saint Mary Hospital, the Division runs six ICU teams staffed 24/7 by attending intensivists. Noteworthy programs within the Division include the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program, Pulmonary Hypertension program, and Sleep Disorder Center, all accredited by national foundations. The Division excels in providing state-of-the-art services in interventional pulmonary care, with specialty programs such as the pulmonary embolism response team, Airway Breathing Center, post-ICU clinic, and interstitial disease and sarcoidosis program. Renowned for delivering high-quality care to patients in the bi-state region, the Division also offers exceptional teaching experiences for medical students, residents, and fellows.

While currently engaged in extramurally funded, and industry-led clinical trials, the Division is seeking a new Director who can elevate its research efforts to achieve national recognition. Key qualifications for the Division Director role include a proven track record in delivering excellent patient care and training future healthcare leaders. The ideal candidate will be a nationally recognized academic leader with expertise in clinical care, research, clinical education, and mentorship. Strong leadership qualities as growth mindset and advocate for the division and its faculty, trainees and staff are essential. The successful applicant should have a history of fostering collaborative initiatives and possess the personal characteristics necessary to build trust among colleagues and the partners in SSM Health Saint Louis Region and System, and the Saint Louis VA Medical Center. Integrity, effective communication skills, and an ability to promote a culture of excellence are crucial attributes for this role.

Applicants must hold an MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree, be board certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, and be eligible for medical licensure in Missouri. In addition, candidates should demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and administrative experience gained in an academic medical center setting, alongside a strong dedication to clinical care, education, service, and research. A successful track record in recruiting and retaining talent, as well as national/international recognition through involvement in academic and professional organizations, is highly desirable. The successful candidate is expected to grow the research enterprise.

About SSM Health

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.Devoted care everywhereSSM 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.