Description

Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health Academic Division seek an accomplished academic rheumatologist to serve as Division Director of Rheumatology. The incoming leader will oversee one of the Midwest’s most established rheumatology programs within the Department of Internal Medicine, the largest department at SLU School of Medicine.


Division of Rheumatology - SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine:

• For over 70 years, the comprehensive rheumatology program has been advancing patient care, education, and research since 1955.
• Serves more than 7,500 patients annually and is supported by advanced diagnostic and immunologic testing capabilities.
• Strong academic foundation with nationally recognized fellowship training and an active research enterprise.

The incoming Division Director will:

• Provide strategic, operational, and academic direction for the Division in order to advance clinical excellence, quality, and program growth across the enterprise.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty while fostering a culture of collaboration and engagement.
• Strengthen educational and research programs, including fellowship training, clinical investigation, and scholarly activity.
• Promote interdisciplinary partnerships across Saint Louis University, SLUCare, and SSM Health.
• Enhance the Division’s regional and national reputation through innovation, academic achievement, and program development.

The ideal candidate:

• Collaborative, visionary leader with a record of accomplishment in academic medicine.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, faculty development, education, and research.
• Passion for advancing a thriving academic rheumatology program and shaping its future growth.

To apply or to learn more, please contact Dirk Jansson with Jackson Physician Search at dirk.jansson@jacksonphysiciansearch.com and (470) 374-2705.