General Otolaryngologist - 50K Sign-On - St. Charles County, MO

Additional Information About the Role

Otolaryngologist (ENT)

BJC Medical Group | St. Charles County, Missouri | Greater St. Louis Metro Area

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Otolaryngologist (ENT) to join a growing, high-demand practice based at Progress West Hospital in St. Charles County, one of the fastest-growing regions in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

This opportunity offers the best of both worlds: the stability and resources of one of the Midwest's largest health systems combined with the autonomy and collegial atmosphere of a community-focused practice serving a rapidly expanding patient population.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Established referral base with strong community demand for ENT services
• Immediate patient volume and robust primary care and specialty referral network
• Opportunity to grow and shape an expanding ENT practice
• Balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient care
• Average patient volume of 20-25 patients per day
• Epic EMR across the health system
• Comprehensive specialty and hospital support
• Excellent growth potential within one of the region's most desirable communities

Compensation & Benefits Financial Package

• Competitive two-year guaranteed compensation starting at $450,000+
• $50,000 sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Productivity incentives and strong long-term earning potential

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pharmacy coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Retirement plan
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time off
• Generous paid time off

Enjoy Life in St. Charles County

Located just west of St. Louis, St. Charles County offers:

• Highly rated public and private schools
• Family-friendly neighborhoods and master-planned communities
• Thriving local economy and continued population growth
• Historic St. Charles, wineries, parks, and outdoor recreation
• Convenient access to St. Louis attractions, professional sports, dining, and entertainment
• Affordable housing and an exceptional quality of life
• Short commute options with suburban convenience and metropolitan amenities

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.

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
• 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

*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