Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician - West County

Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

Internal Medicine Physician - Leadership Opportunity
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
West St. Louis County | Established Practice Seeking a Dynamic Leader

BJC Medical Group is seeking an experienced, board-certified Internal Medicine Physician to join our prestigious, well-established outpatient clinic at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

This is a unique leadership opportunity for a tenured physician who wants to make a real impactsomeone ready to take the reins, energize the practice, and set the standard for clinical excellence.

Lead a Prestigious, Established Practice

• Well-established clinic with a solid patient base and strong reputation
• You will become the leader of the practice, one patients, colleagues and staff look to
• Opportunity to shape clinic culture, drive quality initiatives, and mentor the team
  
• Four-physician and three-APP practice needs a dynamic leader to spearhead growth and engagement
  
• Current senior physicians are ready to pass the torch to fresh leadership

Perfect for a Seasoned Physician Who

• Has a proven track record in Internal Medicine
  
• Thrives in a leadership role and enjoys mentoring others
  
• Wants autonomy to shape practice culture and direction
  
• Values clinical excellence and patient satisfaction
  
• Is energized by the opportunity to make a tangible impact
  
• Brings fresh ideas and a collaborative spirit
• Willing to function as a residency training location for the newly developed Internal Medicine Residency Program

Practice Environment

• Adult Internal Medicinemanage chronic conditions, preventive care, complex patients
  
• Established patient panel with room for growth
  
• Monday-Friday schedule - 36 patient-facing hours per week
  
• No hospital rounding
  
• Collaborative multi-specialty environment on Missouri Baptist campus
  
• Epic EMR with enterprise licensing and AI enhancements

Outstanding Support & Resources

• Amazing support staff ready for engaged leadership
• State-of-the-art facilities on Missouri Baptist Medical Center campus
• Access to comprehensive lab, imaging, and specialty services
• Washington University School of Medicine academic institution to BJC Health
  • Access to Secure Chat specialty and subspecialty providers

Top of Market Package for the Right Leader

• Highly competitive guaranteed salary commensurate with experience
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Annual CME allowance + 5 CME days
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement (401k with employer match, Roth & 457b deferred comp plan)
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Missouri Baptist Medical Center & West County

Prestigious Hospital| Prime Location

Missouri Baptist Medical Center is a 489-bed acute care hospital and major referral center serving West St. Louis County.

• Level II Trauma Center
• Nationally recognized for quality and patient safety
• Advanced cardiac, oncology, and neuroscience programs
• Part of BJC HealthCare, one of the nations largest nonprofit health systems

West St. Louis County - Where Your Salary Goes Further
Located in the Town & Country/Des Peres areaone of the most desirable places to live in the entire St. Louis region.

• Exceptional Quality of Life
• Affordable luxury living; median home prices $400K-$600K (far below coastal markets)
• Outstanding schools; top-rated Parkway, Rockwood, and Lindbergh school districts
• Low cost of living; Your income stretches significantly further than major metros
• Safe, established neighborhoods; tree-lined streets, excellent parks, low crime
• Upscale amenities; Plaza Frontenac, West County Center, exceptional dining

Just Minutes From:

• Clayton (St. Louiss business district)
• Forest Park (1,300 acres, free zoo, art museum, golf courses)
• Washington University
• Downtown St. Louis (Gateway Arch, Cardinals games, Blues hockey)
• Excellent hospitals and medical facilities

Perfect For:

• Established physicians seeking better work-life balance and lower cost of living
• Leaders who want to maximize their incomes purchasing power
• Families wanting top schools without the price tag of coastal cities
• Anyone tired of high taxes and inflated housing markets

Were seeking a dynamic, experienced physician who:

• Is board certified in Internal Medicine with 3+ years of practice experience
• Has demonstrated leadership capabilities and interest in shaping practice culture
• Brings energy, fresh ideas, and a collaborative approach
• Enjoys mentoring and developing colleagues
• Values clinical excellence and patient-centered care
• Is ready to take ownership and make a real impact

For more information or to schedule a time to chat, please reach Physician Talent Advisor, Carly Soults at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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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 physicians 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 physicians patients, either through regular hospital rounds, making arrangements with one or more hospitalist(s) or other qualified physician to provide coverage for physicians 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 patients 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 physicians 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 were 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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary .

*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