Academic Physician - MD/DO - Pediatric Otolaryngologist
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Background
- MD / physician
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3213 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Pediatric Otolaryngology – Academic Faculty Opportunity
Assistant or Associate Professor | SLUCare Physician Group | SSM Health | St. Louis, MO
Join a nationally recognized academic medical center and help shape the future of pediatric otolaryngology. SLUCare Physician Group, the academic medical practice of SSM Health, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join our growing academic department at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician passionate about academic medicine, resident education, clinical research, and delivering exceptional pediatric patient care. The successful candidate will step into a busy, established pediatric otorhinolaryngology practice while enjoying extensive opportunities for academic development, subspecialization, and research collaboration. Located in the heart of St. Louis, our program offers a supportive academic environment with access to world-class research resources and multidisciplinary partnerships. Opportunity Highlights:
- Full-time academic faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level
- Opportunity to step into a thriving, established pediatric otolaryngology practice
- Minimal call schedule – approximately every 15 weeks
- Established patient panel with strong referral network
- Opportunity to develop subspecialty interests and expertise
- Robust clinical and translational research opportunities
- Collaboration with scientists and investigators across Saint Louis University and the regional academic community
- Support from 4 experienced Advanced Practice Providers, 18+ faculty colleagues, and 12 otolaryngology residents
- Dedicated department research coordinator and biostatistical support
- Access to extensive Saint Louis University CORE facilities and research infrastructure
- Opportunity to obtain specialized equipment needed to support research initiatives
- Work within an active and growing academic research environment
- Competitive guaranteed salary, signing bonus, and comprehensive benefits package
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Full SSM Health physician benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, CME support, and paid time off
- Practice at the future state-of-the-art SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital campus, slated for completion in 2027
Candidate Qualifications:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Otolaryngology
- Fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
- Strong commitment to academic medicine, resident education, and clinical research
- Experience preferred; graduating fellows are encouraged to apply
- H-1B visa sponsorship available
Join a nationally recognized academic pediatric otolaryngology program where you can make a lasting impact on children's lives while advancing your career through exceptional clinical, teaching, and research opportunities.
Hospital Description:
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
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.
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, 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.
Visa sponsorship record: SSM Health Care Group
Sponsors actively| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 55 | 34 | 2 | — |
| FY2025 | 60 | 51 | 1 | 13 |
| FY2024 | 30 | 37 | 0 | — |
✔ SSM Health Care Group filed 25 H-1B applications for this kind of role (Physicians, All Other) in the period above.
Roles they sponsor most
- physician hospitalist13 LCAs · median $239k
- medical resident internal medicine12 LCAs · median $65k
- physician internal medicine9 LCAs · median $238k
- medical resident pediatrics6 LCAs · median $65k
- medical resident psychiatry6 LCAs · median $65k
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Physicians, All Other (SOC 29-1229) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Physician (teaching or research only)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
- Green card (EB-2 / EB-3 via PERM)
Filed 13 PERM labor certifications: they have a track record of sponsoring permanent residence.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Physicians, All Other · St. Louis, MO-IL. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $80,142 | ~15% |
| Level II | $168,813 | ~31% |
| Level III | $257,462 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $346,133 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.