OB/GYN Hospitalist Medical Director

Additional Information About the Role

BJC Medical Group | Missouri Baptist Medical CenterSt. Louis, Missouri

BJC Medical Group is seeking aPart-Time OB Hospitalist Medical Directorto provide clinical leadership for its well-established OB Hospitalist program atMissouri Baptist Medical Center. This leadership opportunity offers a flexible schedule, a collaborative culture, and the ability to help shape obstetric care delivery within a highly respected women's health program.

Opportunity Highlights

• Part-time Medical Director role averagingapproximately 3 hours per week
• Annual stipend/salaryfor medical directorship responsibilities
• Flexible combination ofremote and on-site meetings
• Opportunity to work1-2 PRN OB Hospitalist shifts per monthfor additional compensation

Program Overview

• Established team of5 experienced OB Hospitalists/Laborists
• Collaborative partnership with6 full-time Certified Nurse Midwives
• Midwifery team supported by a dedicatedDirector of Midwifery
• Strong relationship with hospital and obstetric leadership

Medical Director Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and guidance for the OB Hospitalist/Laborist team
• Oversee practice operations, including scheduling and workflow optimization
• Collaborate with obstetric leadership to develop and maintain standards of care
• Lead protocol development and program improvement initiatives
• Participate in peer review and quality improvement activities
• Support patient experience efforts and address patient concerns as needed

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides medical leadership and clinical direction. Establishes medical and educational policies and procedures for the provision of services. Consults with physicians and other health care providers. Ensures compliance with internal guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance, advice, consultation, and medical expertise to physicians, health care providers and staff members.
• Directs, creates and integrates the delivery of services utilizing the latest in evidence-based medical information.
• Recruits and retains a strong and growing base of internal medicine and primary care physicians (PCPs) who predominantly chose to send their patients to BJC facilities.
• Directs operations and integrates services within the work unit and with other departments.
• Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
• Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Doctorate
• Medicine

Experience

• 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Physician

Benefits and Legal Statement

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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

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