Academic Physician - MD/DO - Child Neurologist

Academic Physician - MD/DO - Child Neurologist

Saint Louis, MissouriPosted 1mo agoattending physician
~$392,500SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

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

NeurologyFull-timeOn service: 5-day work week including weekend with inpatient rounding, fellow clinic, and home call; Off service: outpatient clinic-based work including outreach clinics · home call coverage with resident support

Overview

Location
Saint Louis, Missouri
Schedule
On service: 5-day work week including weekend with inpatient rounding, fellow clinic, and home call; Off service: outpatient clinic-based work including outreach clinics · Home call coverage with resident support
SalaryDr Signal range
$333k – $431k

16 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Academic · Children's hospital

Role summary

The role is a full-time academic Child Neurologist position at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital with a mix of inpatient and mostly outpatient care, including home call coverage every 6-7 weeks. It includes teaching responsibilities and competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package; visa sponsorship is considered case-by-case but not guaranteed.

What the posting highlights

  • Fellow and resident support on service
  • Care setting: Both inpatient and outpatient care; outpatient approx. 80-85% during off service weeks
  • Patient population: Pediatric (0-21 years) population
  • 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$333k–$431k · $393k median
$321kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$443k

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

Compensation

What physicians report
$333k – $431k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
16 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$333k–$431k · $393k median
$321kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$443k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 16 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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EHR
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Source
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Academic
Facility type
Children's hospital
Beds
195
Trauma level
Level I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center
Patient population
Pediatric (0-21 years) population
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

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  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
On service: 5-day work week including weekend with inpatient rounding, fellow clinic, and home call; Off service: outpatient clinic-based work including outreach clinics
Call burden
home call coverage with resident support
Inpatient / outpatient
both inpatient and outpatient care; outpatient approx. 80-85% during off service weeks
Coverage model
fellow and resident support on service
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Job Description

  • Child Neurologist - SLUCare Physician Group / SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
  • Location: St. Louis, Missouri
  • Employer: SLUCare Physician Group, a member of SSM Health
  • Academic Affiliation: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Position Overview

SLUCare Physician Group is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Child Neurologist to join our Division of Child Neurology at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. This faculty position supports both inpatient and outpatient care for children with neurologic disorders affecting the nervous system. The role is primarily focused on general child neurology, with opportunities to support subspecialty interests in neurodevelopment, headache, and neuro-oncology.

Key Responsibilities

Inpatient service approximately every 6-7 weeks, including morning rounds, afternoon fellow clinic staffing, and home call coverage with resident support. Outpatient clinic-based care during non-service weeks: 8 half-day clinics per week, including 1-2 half-days at outreach sites within 30 miles of Cardinal Glennon. Support the teaching mission of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, including education of medical students, pediatric residents, pediatric neurology fellows, and adult neurology residents.

Work Schedule

  • On service: 5-day work week with inpatient rounding, fellow clinic, and home call (one full week including weekend).
  • Off service: Outpatient clinic-based work (80-85%), including outreach clinics.

Qualifications

  • Board eligible or board certified in Child Neurology.
  • Strong clinical training and experience.
  • Interest in academic medicine and teaching.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Academic appointment with Saint Louis University School of Medicine; faculty rank commensurate with experience.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is currently not guaranteed; candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Hospital Description

  • Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's 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. #CardinalGlennon
  • As an award-winning pediatric hospital, we are committed to compassionate, quality care. We offer the following:
  • State-of-the-art clinical facilities like our Level IV NICU and our Level I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center
  • More than 200 specialists regarded as some of the leading pediatric experts in the country
  • More than 60 services offered including emergency care, cardiology, neonatology, gastroenterology, and cancer care for kids
  • Over 195 beds caring for patients ranging from 0 - 21 years of age

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

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