Academic Allergist/Immunologist - Saint Louis - SSM Health

Description

SSM Health is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Community Description:
About SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health: SSM Health SLUCare Physician Group, the academic medical practice of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, is seeking a

board-certified or board-eligible Allergist/Immunologist

to join our expanding Division of Allergy & Immunology.

This is an exciting opportunity for an academically oriented physician interested in clinical excellence, teaching, and helping build a growing program within a major academic health system.

Position Summary:
The successful candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to advancing Allergy and Immunology care, research, and education.

The role includes outpatient clinical practice, supervision of fellows/residents/medical students, and the opportunity to contribute to clinical research or quality improvement projects.

Candidates with an interest in program development, subspecialty focus areas, or leadership within the division are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality outpatient care in Allergy & Immunology for pediatric and/or adult populations (depending on training)
Diagnose and manage a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergy, chronic urticaria, atopic dermatitis, drug allergy, anaphylaxis, primary immunodeficiencies, and other immune-mediated disorders
Perform and interpret allergy testing (skin testing, patch testing, pulmonary function testing, oral food/drug challenges)
Provide immunotherapy services and guide patients in advanced therapeutic options
Participate in teaching activities for fellows, residents, and medical students
Contribute to scholarly efforts, including clinical research, QI projects, publications, or educational innovation
Collaborate across departments such as Pulmonology, ENT, Dermatology, and Rheumatology to support comprehensive patient care
Participate in shared call responsibilities within the division (minimal outpatient-focused call)
Support program growth and help shape the future direction of the Allergy & Immunology service line within SLUCare

Qualifications:
MD or DO degree required
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Allergy & Immunology fellowship
Board-certified or board-eligible in Allergy & Immunology
Eligibility for Missouri medical licensure
Strong interest in academic practice, including teaching and scholarly activity
Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care

Faculty Appointment:

Academic rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) will be commensurate with experience and scholarly achievements at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

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.

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.

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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.