Academic Physician - MD/DO - Neuromuscular Neurologist
Reported by 16 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Schedule
- Flexible schedule with a balanced mix of clinic, procedures, and call · 8-10 weeks per year, 1-week stints; overnight call from home
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $335k – $430k
16 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
The position is an academic neuromuscular neurologist role within a nationally certified ALS clinic in St. Louis, featuring a flexible schedule, call burden of 8-10 weeks per year with home overnight call, procedural work including EMGs and Botox program, multidisciplinary patient care, research opportunities with protected time, teaching involvement, mentorship, and collaboration with neuromuscular APPs and pediatric colleagues.
What the posting highlights
- Patient population: Neuromuscular patients including ALS patients; interdisciplinary team care
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
- APP collaboration or supervision is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $335k – $430k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 16 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
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.
Employer
SSM Health
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Facility & Community
- Patient population
- Neuromuscular patients including ALS patients; interdisciplinary team care
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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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
- Flexible schedule with a balanced mix of clinic, procedures, and call
- Call burden
- 8-10 weeks per year, 1-week stints; overnight call from home
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 1 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Job Description SSM Health SLUCare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Neuromuscular Neurologist to join our nationally recognized team in St. Louis, Missouri. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside two seasoned providers-one with over 40 years and the other with 15 years of experience-within the only Nationally Certified ALS Clinic in the state. Position Highlights Flexible Schedule with a balanced mix of clinic, procedures, and call Call Responsibility: 8-10 weeks per year, 1-week stints; overnight call is taken from home Clinic Focus: Neuromuscular patient care, nerve conduction studies, and EMGs Procedures: 1 dedicated day per week in the EMG lab under the direction of the director. Botox Program: Large and growing patient population with significant need Multidisciplinary Clinic Model: ALS Patients receive comprehensive care from a team including a dietician, speech therapist, PT/OT, social worker, and the clinic director-all in a single 4-hour visit Research Opportunities: Strong emphasis on research with protected time (buy-down) available Pediatric Collaboration: Monthly rotation at Cardinal Glennon for pediatric EMG and muscle biopsy Team Expansion: Neuromuscular APP joining post-Labor Day Mentorship: The director is a dedicated mentor and the lead for both the clinic and lab Why Join Us? Be part of a robust, multidisciplinary team delivering cutting-edge neuromuscular care Work in a nationally certified clinic with a strong reputation and deep community roots Enjoy academic and research opportunities in a supportive environment Live and work in St. Louis , a vibrant city with rich culture, affordable living, and excellent schools Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today to join a team where your expertise will be valued, your growth supported, and your impact felt across the region. 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. 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. 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.