Emergency Medicine Physician Academic Faculty

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine is currently recruiting Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physicians at the rank of Assistant Professor or above to join our growing academic faculty. We seek colleagues who are academically minded, patient care-focused, and committed to advancing our clinical, education, and research missions .

About the Department:

Washington University’s Department of Emergency Medicine is nationally recognized for excellence in clinical care, training, and scholarship. We sponsor a well-established four-year residency program with 56 residents and offer fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine, Education, EMS, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Research, Toxicology, Ultrasound and administrative/operations.

Our faculty are dedicated to teaching and mentoring the next generation of Emergency Medicine leaders while modeling compassionate, patient-centered care.

Clinical Practice:

Our physicians provide care across a variety of practice environments:

• On our academic campus, we practice at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH): Level I Trauma Center with ~80,000 annual visits; largest Emergency Department in Missouri along with St. Louis Children's Hospital (SLCH): Pediatric Emergency Department with ~41,000 annual visits
• In addition, we practice at six (6) community hospital emergency departments across the region, with annual volumes ranging from~20,000 to ~50,000 annual visits.

This combination of academic and community practice settings offers unique opportunities for professional growth, teaching, and scholarship.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Academic appointment at the Assistant Professor level or above (commensurate with experience)
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, and research

Compensation & Benefits:

Washington University offers a highly competitive compensation package, including:

• Generous base salary with differential and incentive opportunities
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Comprehensive benefits package, including robust retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and family-friendly benefits

Why Join Us?

At Washington University, you will:

• Practice at premier academic and community hospitals across the region
• Contribute to nationally recognized training programs and fellowships
• Advance your career in an environment that values innovation, teamwork, and academic growth

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