Internal Medicine Physician for Outpatient Primary Care- Greater St. Louis
BJC HealthCare
Application
Details
Posted: 29-Jan-25
Location: O'Fallon, Missouri
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Internal Number: 81521
Additional Information About the Role
BJC Medical Group in partnership with Progress West Hospital seeks a board certified/board eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join our team at our well-established clinic in O'Fallon, Missouri.
Position Highlights:
Opportunity to be busy from the start in this outpatient only setting
Convieniently located on the Progress West Hospital campus on the first floor of the Medical Office Building
Joining 7 physicians and 5 advanced practice providers
No after hours call
Ability to see pediatrics to geriatrics or an adult only patient population
Typical week is a four and half day work week
36 patient contact hours per week
The clinic is open Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Team based care model working closely with APP's to best care for our patients
Strong support staff and each provider has a dedicated Medical Assistant
Mentorship available from a great variety of physicians in their careers
Easy access to specialists on the hospital campus
EMR - EPIC
Both practicing physicians and new graduates encouraged to apply
Visa candidates cannot be considered
Compensation & Benefit Highlights:
Competitive two-year guarantee the move to an wRVU based compensation model with Strong Earning Potential
Residency stipend available to earn income while finishing training
Up to $125,000 student loan reimbursement
Sign-on bonus
Annual quality incentive bonus
Opportunity for retention bonus
4 weeks allowed paid time off
Relocation assistance
Paid Malpractice Insurance with tail provided
CME allowance and time off
Pension plan
Retirement vehicles 401k, 403b, 457b deferred compensation plan
Community Description:
Located only minutes west of St. Louis County, O'Fallon is the seventh-largest city in Missouri and largest in St. Charles County, with a growing population of approximately 76,000 residents. While rich in history, O’Fallon offers the latest in housing, business, retail and leisure. St. Charles County is known for its historic architecture, specialty stores and antiques, lovely parks and various sports and recreation complexes. At night, enjoy its restaurants, the cinema, performances at local dinner theaters, a riverfront stroll or gambling in the riverboat casino. Schools, neighborhoods, churches—the building blocks for the solid foundation people call quality of life: you'll find them all here in O'Fallon, Missouri.
O'Fallon, Missouri is a large suburb of St. Louis City. Only 45 minutes away from downtown St. Louis, O'Fallon has a tight-knit community feel, but hosts a population of more than 86,000.O'Fallon is home to some of the best public schools in the area/Midwest and has a reputation for being one of the more affluent areas in the Greater St. Louis Region. O'Fallon hosts a great real estate market with its proximity to the Historic Downtown Saint Charles and the easily accessible major city of St. Louis!
Other attractions in the area include the historic St. Charles Riverfront, Missouri Wine Country, Katy Trail, Daniel Boone Home and countless acres of public parks. Within easy reach are the three St. Louis professional sports teams (baseball Cardinals, football Rams and hockey Blues), the Gateway Arch, and world-famous St. Louis Zoo, outdoor Muny Opera and St. Louis Symphony! Come see why this is such a popular area to call home!
About BJC Medical Group: We are a physician-led medical group of more than 700 providers based in St. Louis, MO. We serve our region through our 13 community hospitals and service organizations, and along with our partners at the Washington University School of Medicine, we offer our patients access to some of the finest sub-specialty care in the world, while maintaining our community focus. BJC Medical Group reaches our communities through more than 130 clinic locations, providing a full spectrum of care ranging from Family Medicine to advanced cardiac services. We hope you will consider joining us. “The World's Best Medicine Begins with You."
Overview
BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region.
Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Internal Medicine Associates practice is located on the campus of Progress West Healthcare Center in O'Fallon, MO.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
The physician will provide professional medical services within the practicing Specialty to the best of physician?s ability through direct patient care and spend additional time as necessary to perform other related duties such as completing medical records, providing MyChart consultations and inbasket management, conducting patient-specific education and collaborating with advanced practice providers and care team members.
Responsibilities
Manages the medical care of patient panel by providing or otherwise arranging for inpatient hospital care of physician?s patients, either through regular hospital rounds, making arrangements with one or more hospitalist(s) or other qualified physician to provide coverage for physician?s hospitalized patients consistent with Medical Staff requirements.
Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the care team to ensure excellent patient care outcomes at the clinic location(s) designated by BJC and any other BJC clinical outreach location to which physician may be assigned as patient care demands.
Performs and documents medical histories and physicals in the patient?s medical record as required by hospital medical staff bylaws.
Provides or arranges for call coverage for clinic patients and inpatient call coverage in a manner acceptable to BJC and in accordance with Medical Staff bylaws, while observing and following all BJC policies and procedures and all applicable legal, ethical and professional standards.
Collaborates and teaches advanced practice providers, support staff or any care team member assigned in the care of physician?s patient panel.
BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Doctorate
- Medicine
Experience
<2 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
BOARD ELIGIBLE OR BOARD
Licensed Physician
Preferred Requirements
Experience
2-5 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer