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Additional Information About the Role
Build your cardiology career within a physician-led organization that is investing in growth, innovation, and long-term stability. BJC Medical Group, part of BJC HealthCare and affiliated with Washington University, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Interventional Cardiologist to join a rapidly growing cardiology program located on the campus of Memorial Hospital Belleville, just minutes from downtown St. Louis.
This opportunity offers the chance to step into a busy practice from day one, supported by strong referral networks, a cardiology hospitalist team, and a collaborative, physician-driven culture.
Please reach out to Angie at angela.lueders@bjc.org with any questions or simply CLICK HERE to access my calendar and select a time that works best for you.
Position Highlights
- Busy practice from the start with a large, established referral base
- Join a collaborative team of cardiologists and APPs
- Inpatient cardiology hospitalist team
- APP support for inpatient rounding
- Primary clinic located on the hospital campus
- Experienced, friendly clinical and administrative support staff
- Strong collaboration and support from hospital leadership
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive two-year salary guarantee followed by wRVU productivity model
- $50,000 signing bonus
- Generous relocation assistance
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Retirement options include 401(k) with employer match, Roth, and 457(b)
- CME allowance with dedicated CME time off
- Allowed time off and holidays
Community & Location
Belleville, Illinois offers an outstanding quality of life with easy metro access:
- Affordable housing and family-friendly neighborhoods
- Located in the St. Louis Metro East, just minutes from downtown St. Louis
- Access to professional sports, cultural attractions, dining, and entertainment
- Flexibility to live in Belleville, St. Louis, or surrounding communities
This position is ideal for an interventional cardiologist seeking:
- A growth-focused program with leadership investment
- A physician-led, mission-driven culture
- Strong institutional support through BJC HealthCare
- Academic collaboration and resources via Washington University affiliation
- A practice that values work-life balance without sacrificing volume
Overview
BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area. Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the worlds best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care. BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri, and southern Illinois areas.
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 inbox 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 Certified in Practicing Specialty, Licensed Physician
Preferred Requirements
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, 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.
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