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Academic Physician - MD/DO - Headache Neurologist

SSM HealthSaint Louis, MissouriPosted today·attending physician
~$392,500SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 16 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

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The package

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SLUCare Neurology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine/SSM Health is seeking an academic Headache Specialist (early or mid-career) to run a headache specialty clinic, with protected time available for research, education, or leadership based on experience. The role includes a 2-year salary guarantee, sign-on and retention bonuses, 6 weeks of vacation, and a full faculty academic appointment commensurate with experience.

  • $392,500 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
  • $5,000 loan repayment support
  • 6 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
  • Academic · Academic Medical Center / Ambulatory Care Center · Primarily outpatient (headache specialty clinic); inpatient involvement not specified
  • Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated
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Physician-reported range Reported median

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$332,500 – $431,250
Structure
salary
Loan repayment
$5,000
PTO
6 weeks
$333k$393k$431k
Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 16 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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SSM Health

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Facility & Community

Saint Louis, Missouri
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$400k
87 reports · national
Active supply
11
7 in Saint Louis
Transparent pay
0/11
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
4.0/5
7 physician reports
Cost of living
92
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87 SalaryDr Neurology reports in national show a $400,000 median.
11 active Neurology roles in Missouri, including 7 in Saint Louis; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.0/5 average job satisfaction.

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Work Design

Inpatient / outpatient
Primarily outpatient (headache specialty clinic); inpatient involvement not specified
Coverage model
Department of Neurology with 22 faculty across multiple subspecialties; adult neurology residency (6 residents/year) and child neurology residency (2 residents/year)
Admin burden
Leadership opportunities available; protected time for research, education, or leadership negotiated with Department Chair
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

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Job Description:

SLUCare Neurology is seeking an Academic Headache Specialist for either early career or mid-career with additional leadership opportunities.

With the recruitment of a new permanent chair and commitment for a significant 5-year growth in Neurosciences, the Department of Neurology at Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Medicine/ SSM Health - SLUCare is expanding in all neurologic subspecialties. The ideal candidate will be either early or mid-career with a desire to run a headache specialty clinic. The early career candidate will be provided with support in clinical leadership training and the mid-career candidate will have protected time opportunities for either research, educational roles, or leadership roles, depending on experience.

The Department of Neurology has 22 faculty, including adult and pediatric neurologists, with subspecialties in neuromuscular, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuroimmunology, vascular neurology, neurointerventional, and neurocritical care. The adult neurology residency has six residents per year. The child neurology residency has two residents per year. There are fellowships in neurophysiology, vascular neurology, and neurointerventional, with new fellowships in 2025 in neurocritical care and movement disorders.

Requirements:
  • Must be a licensed physician and neurologist with experience in headache treatments
  • Board-certified or board-eligible in neurology
  • Headache fellowship training preferred, but not required
  • Interest in education, research, quality improvement, and/or leadership for academic pursuits is also needed.

Competitive Financial Package:
  • 2-year salary guarantee
  • Sign-on and retention bonuses
  • Robust benefits package including:
    • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
    • Retirement plans with employer-matched contributions
    • 6 weeks of vacation
    • $5,000 annual CME allowance
  • A full faculty academic appointment at Saint Louis University School of Medicine will be provided in a rank commensurate with experience
  • Any protected time based on career goals and appropriate experience is negotiated with the Chair of the Department of Neurology


About SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health:

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, and, most recently SSM Health 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 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.

Community Description:

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.

Facility & Address

  • MO-SSM Health Ambulatory Care Center CSM
  • 1225 South Grand Boulevard Saint Louis MO 63104


Contact Information

Stacy Casaz, CPRP Physician and Provider Recruiter

  • Phone: 405-272-7954
  • Email: Click to email


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