Nocturnist - Affluent St. Louis, Missouri Suburb at BJC HealthCare Saint Louis, MO

Position Overview

BJC Medical Group is a physician‑led organization in the BJC HealthCare system. We are seeking a board‑certified Internal Medicine physician for a Nocturnist position at Missouri Baptist Medical Center , a large community‑based hospital with a 30‑bed intensive‑care unit.

Position Highlights

• 12‑hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Closed, 30‑bed ICU
• EMR: EPIC

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to $378,560 for 182 shifts per year
• Up to $30,000 sign‑on bonus
• Up to $100,000 student loan repayment
• Tenure bonus starting year three
• Quality bonus – paid yearly
• Comprehensive benefits including malpractice coverage (with tail)
• Relocation reimbursement available
• CME allowance
• Retirement vehicles: 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Pension plan
• Health, pharmacy, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life, AD&D

Community Description

St. Louis offers many attractions, including the St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park, The Muny, the Anheuser‑Busch Brewery, Busch Stadium, Scottrade Center, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, The City Museum, St. Louis Art Museum, Peabody Opera House, Fox Theatre, Chaifetz Arena, The Hill, Union Station, and more.

• Fantastic sports culture, home of the 2019 Stanley Cup winning Blues and the multi‑year World Series winning Cardinals
• Ample fine‑dining, vegan‑friendly restaurants, gluten‑free friendly eateries, wineries, and microbreweries
• Low cost‑of‑living with a balanced real‑estate market in a major metropolitan area
• Access to great public and private schools
• Family‑friendly communities: safe, inviting, and great for kids
• Direct access to Lambert International Airport via public transportation

Role Purpose

The physician will provide professional medical services within the specialty to the best of their ability through direct patient care and perform related duties such as completing medical records, providing MyChart consultations and inbox management, conducting patient‑specific education, and collaborating with advanced practice providers and the care team.

Responsibilities

• Manages the medical care of patient panel by providing or arranging inpatient hospital care of patients, either through regular rounds, or making arrangements with one or more hospitalists or other qualified physicians, to provide coverage 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.
• 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 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

• Doctorate in Medicine
• Less than 2 years of experience
• No supervised experience required
• Board‑eligible or Board‑certified in Internal Medicine
• Licensed Physician
• Preferred 2–5 years of experience

Benefits

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, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Pension plan and 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 combining vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer