Academic Physician - MD/DO - Epilepsy Neurologist

Academic Physician - MD/DO - Epilepsy Neurologist

Saint Louis, MissouriPosted 19d agoattending physician
~$390,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 17 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

NeurologyFull-timeFull-time with scheduled office appointments and after-hours call · After-hours call coverage for practice patients in addition to scheduled office appointments; call coverage for holidays, vacations, and other time off

Overview

Location
Saint Louis, Missouri
Schedule
Full-time with scheduled office appointments and after-hours call · After-hours call coverage for practice patients in addition to scheduled office appointments; call coverage for holidays, vacations, and other time off
SalaryDr Signal range
$325k – $425k

17 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Academic medical center with multidisciplinary epilepsy program · Hospital-based academic practice

Role summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital seeks a full-time academic Epilepsy Specialist with fellowship training in epilepsy or clinical neurophysiology to provide specialized care for complex seizure disorders, participate in an epilepsy monitoring unit, and engage in teaching and research within an academic setting. The position includes significant administrative responsibilities and after-hours call coverage.

What the posting highlights

  • Call coverage coordination with medical staff for holidays, vacations, and time off
  • Patient population: Individuals with complex seizure disorders
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$325k–$425k · $390k median
$313kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$437k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$325k – $425k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
17 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$325k–$425k · $390k median
$313kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$437k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 17 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

SSM Health

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Academic medical center with multidisciplinary epilepsy program
Facility type
Hospital-based academic practice
Patient population
Individuals with complex seizure disorders
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Missouri
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Academic medical center with multidisciplinary epilepsy program

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Work Design

Schedule
Full-time with scheduled office appointments and after-hours call
Call burden
After-hours call coverage for practice patients in addition to scheduled office appointments; call coverage for holidays, vacations, and other time off
Coverage model
Call coverage coordination with medical staff for holidays, vacations, and time off
Admin burden
Significant administrative responsibilities including: advising on operational policies, purchasing and capital allocations, managed care plan participation, budget and practice expenses, Medicare/Medicaid participation, billing and collections, personnel management, risk management, quality assurance, and coding compliance
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
35%

Full description

Job Description SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking a full-time academic Epilepsy Specialist to join our growing, multidisciplinary epilepsy program. We are looking for a neurologist with fellowship training in epilepsy or clinical neurophysiology who is passionate about delivering comprehensive epilepsy care, advancing academic medicine, and contributing to a collaborative, patient-centered environment. This role offers the opportunity to provide specialized care for individuals with complex seizure disorders, participate in an expanding epilepsy monitoring unit, and engage in teaching and research within a vibrant academic setting. Primary Responsibilities Provide expert clinical care for stroke patients and uphold the highest standards of practice for the patient population Ensure call coverage for holidays, vacations, and other time off by coordinating with medical staff Maintain a private office and oversee all clinical decision-making during service hours Serve as an advisor and consultant on operational policies, including Purchasing and capital allocations Managed care plan participation Budget and practice expenses Medicare/Medicaid participation Billing and collections Personnel management Risk management and quality assurance Coding compliance Provide after-hours call coverage for practice patients in addition to scheduled office appointments Participate in community outreach activities such as speaking engagements, writing, and special clinical programs Ensure compliance with risk management, coding, and quality assurance standards Maintain a constant state of alertness and adhere to safety protocols Perform other duties as assigned Join us and make a difference in stroke care while advancing academic medicine. 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local 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 Hollie Moore, CPRP Physician and Provider Recruiter Phone: 557-207-1147 Email: Click to email