GI Hospitalist with 7 on/7 off schedule in St. Louis

Additional Information About the Role

BJC Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist for an Inpatient Only GI Hospitalist role to join our established and successful group at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Christian was recognized as “high performing” in gastroenterology and GI surgery and is among only 3% of all hospitals in the nation to receive this recognition.

We offer a generous signing bonus, assistance with student loan repayment, a monthly residency stipend, relocation assistance and more.

Position Highlights

• 7 on/7 off schedule; 178 shifts (2 extra weekends off per year)
• Work with an established and experienced GI Hospitalist team
• Strong organizational support and recognition
• Round on patients with skilled GI APPs
• Ability to do advanced GI procedures if desired

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaried position
• Ability to do additional shifts, as needed, for extra income
• $50,000 Signing bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Fellowship stipend available
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Retirement vehicles: 401k, 457b deferred compensation plan
• CME Allowance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term disability, Life, AD&D, and more
• Claims made malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided

St. Louis

• St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park, The City Museum, St. Louis Art Museum, Opera Theater, Fox Theatre, St. Louis Aquarium and more!
• Professional sports includes Stanley Cup winning Blues, World Series winning Cardinals and the brand new Louis CITY Soccer team
• Louis offers cost-of-living with a healthy and balanced real estate market in a major metropolitan area
• Great public and private schools
• Family-friendly communities that are safe, inviting and great for kids
• Easy access to St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

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 Certified in Practicing Specialty
• Licensed Physician

Preferred Requirements

• 2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 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
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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