Hospitalist - Alton Memorial Hospital - Alton, IL

Additional Information About the Role BJC Medical Group and our growing Hospitalist team in Alton, IL, just a short commute from St. Louis, MO. Alton Memorial Hospital is a JCAHO-accredited, full-service 209 bed hospital with a wide range of quality health care services including: Heart services, orthopedic surgery, oncology services, women's health services, outpatient surgery and testing, gastroenterology, pain management, pulmonary medicine, rehabilitation and sports medicine. Position Highlights Block scheduling: 7 on/7 off 16 to 18 average daily census Closed ICU with Intensivist coverage No procedures or codes Family Medicine Residency on campus

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Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary Quality bonus up to $20,000 $12,000 tenure bonus starting year 3 Sign-on bonus Relocation assistance Health, pharmacy, dental, vision, long-term disability, life, and malpractice insurance offered Multiple retirement vehicles CME Allowance Role Purpose The physician will provide professional medical services within the practicing specialty to the best of the 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 in Medicine Experience Less than 2 years Supervisor Experience No experience Licenses & Certifications Board Eligible or Board Certified 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, vision, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC HealthCare