Assistant or Associate Professor of Surgery – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Saint Louis University School of Medicine | SLUCare Physician Group | SSM Health

St. Louis, Missouri

Position Overview

• Position: Academic vascular and endovascular surgeon, full-time clinical faculty
• Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on experience
• Start date: Flexible
• Applications: Reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled

Join Us

The Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine is recruiting a vascular and endovascular surgeon to join our full-time faculty. This is a clinically focused academic position. You will build a broad general vascular practice at a high-acuity tertiary referral center and teach the next generation of vascular surgeons. You will join a collegial division of six vascular surgeons, including one based full-time at the John J. Cochran VA Medical Center.

Our division has trained vascular fellows since 1983 and is one of the longest-standing training programs in the Midwest. We sponsor both an ACGME-accredited 0+5 integrated residency and a 5+2 independent fellowship. As faculty, you will work with motivated residents and fellows every day.

The Practice

• General vascular surgery. The practice spans the full range of open and endovascular care: aortic disease (including EVAR, TEVAR, complex arch, thoracoabdominal branch/fenestrated grafts and open aortic surgery), cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease and limb salvage, venous disease, dialysis access and vascular trauma.
• High-acuity referral center. SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is a Level 1 Time Critical Diagnosis center for trauma, stroke and STEMI. It receives complex vascular referrals from across Missouri and Illinois.
• Modern facilities. The hospital is a state-of-the-art academic medical center that opened in 2020 with multiple hybrid operating rooms.
• Regional reach. You will practice at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and at SSM Health facilities across the St. Louis region. This gives you both a tertiary academic practice and a strong community referral base.

Academic Opportunities

Teaching integrated vascular surgery residents, vascular surgery fellows, general surgery residents and medical students
Participation in industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials, including endovascular PAD trials, venous trials, aortic trials and device trials
Support for scholarly work and research
Faculty development and a clear path to promotion through Saint Louis University

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or DO (or equivalent)
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited vascular surgery training program (0+5 or 5+2), or on track to complete one by the start date
• Board certified or board eligible in vascular surgery
• Eligible for an unrestricted Missouri medical license, DEA registration and SSM Health privileges

Preferred:

• Clinical experience after training (associate professor candidates should have a record of teaching and scholarship)
• Commitment to resident education and to serving a diverse urban and regional patient population
• Recent and upcoming fellowship graduates are encouraged to apply.

Why St. Louis

St. Louis offers big-city amenities at one of the lowest costs of living among major U.S. metros. Highlights include:

• Forest Park, which is larger than Central Park and holds a free zoo, art museum and science center
• A nationally recognized food scene
• Cardinals baseball and Blues hockey
• Excellent public and private schools
• Easy access to outdoor recreation in the Missouri Ozarks
• Housing is affordable, commutes are short, and great neighborhoods are within easy reach of the hospital.

Benefits

SLUCare/SSM Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Malpractice coverage
• CME allowance
• Generous paid time off

How to Apply

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to:

Khanjan H. Nagarsheth, MD, MBA Chief, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Director of Vascular Surgery – SSM Health, Saint Louis Region, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, SSM Health

Khanjan.Nagarsheth@ssmhealth.com

Khanjan.Nagarsheth@health.slu.edu

We welcome informal inquiries and are happy to meet by phone before you apply. We look forward to hosting strong candidates in St. Louis for an interview visit.

SSM Health and Saint Louis University are Equal Opportunity Employers.