Physician Assistant Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Program

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 13, 2026

Job Description:

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Community Description:Hospital Description: At SSM Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services, and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, renowned for our excellent patient care, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Physician Assistant for our Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Program. The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is a comprehensive care center for adults with congenital heart defects. The program is accredited by the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) and offers a full range of services, including diagnostic tests, advanced treatment options, and coordinated care with other hospitals. We offer a wide range of tests to diagnose or confirm CHD in children and adults, including advanced cardiac imaging (cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, metabolic stress test, echocardiograms). Requirements: Minimum one year of experience practicing as a Physician Assistant. Practice experience in pediatrics, cardiology, intensive care, hospitalist medicine, proceduralist, O.R., or general family / internal medicine will be reviewed. Board Certified Physician Assistant. Current PA licensure in the State of Missouri. Position: Physician Assistant will balance between working in the clinic to support the cardiologist, as well as some inpatient consults, and independently following patients. See patients ages 18. Anticipate seeing 6-8 patients per day once fully onboarded. Daytime call responsibilities are intermittently shared with the team. Anticipated schedule of 8a-5p, Monday-Friday. Care is delivered between both the adult and pediatric facilities (SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital), but predominantly care is based out of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. 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 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 committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com. For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.

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