Exciting Pediatric Physician Opportunity in a Newly Renovated Clinic Near St. Louis

Additional Information About the Role

Pediatrician Opportunity | Alton Memorial Hospital | BJC Medical Group | Greater St. Louis Region

Build the Future of Pediatrics at Alton Memorial Hospital

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatrician to join a growing pediatric program at Alton Memorial Hospital, a community-focused hospital just minutes from St. Louis.

This is a unique opportunity to join a practice in growth mode. A newly renovated pediatric suite is being developed in Medical Office Building B, creating a modern, efficient environment designed to support patients, families, and providers. Two experienced Pediatricians have recently committed to the practice, including one physician who will serve as both Pediatrician and Chief Medical Officer of Alton Memorial Hospital, reflecting a significant investment in the future of pediatric care. Alton Memorial Hospital is part of BJC HealthCare and maintains academic affiliations with Washington University School of Medicine, offering physicians access to nationally recognized specialists, research, educational resources, and a broad referral network. [bjc.org]

Position Highlights

• Established community-based pediatric practice
• Newly renovated clinical space in MOB B
• Join two seasoned Pediatricians
• Employed by BJC Medical Group
• Access to Washington University specialists and resources
• Strong physician leadership and administrative support
• Opportunity to help shape a growing pediatric service line
• Excellent referral relationships throughout the Riverbend region

Clinical Responsibilities

• Full-spectrum outpatient pediatrics
• Newborn rounding required
• Inpatient pediatric responsibilities as appropriate
• Collaborative care environment
• Must be comfortable working alongside and supporting Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

Call Schedule

• 1:4 shared call rotation
• One weekend call assignment every fourth weekend
• Monday through Thursday after-hours calls are notification based
• Patients must be rounded on the next business day (within 24 hours)
• Weekend call physician rounds on their patients and partner patients

This model provides meaningful hospital engagement while supporting physician work-life balance.

Compensation & Benefits

Guaranteed Starting Salary

Starting salary from $275,000+

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, practice history, and anticipated productivity. Practicing physicians with demonstrated productivity may qualify for higher starting compensation.

Additional Financial Incentives

• $35,000 Sign-On Bonus (practicing physicians)
• $35,000 Starting Bonus (practicing physicians)
• Resident/Fellow Stipend: $2,000 per month (if applicable)
• Student Loan Assistance up to $100,000 (eligible candidates)
• Relocation assistance package + bonus

Long-Term Earnings Potential

Following the initial guarantee period, providers transition to a wRVU-based compensation model, offering substantial upside for motivated physicians.

Additionally, physicians may earn:

• Up to 10% Quality and Productivity Bonus
• APP Collaboration Stipend once transitioned to production compensation
• Significant earning potential through productivity growth

Outstanding Benefits

BJC Medical Group offers one of the most comprehensive physician benefit packages in the region, including:

• Enhanced provider benefits package
• Salary continuation protection
• Malpractice insurance coverage with tail
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans with up to 6% employer matching
• Additional savings opportunities through a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Generous paid time off
• $4,000 annual CME allowance + Five CME days annually
• Professional development support

Why Alton?

Alton combines the charm of a close-knit community with convenient access to metropolitan St. Louis. Physicians enjoy:

• Affordable housing
• Excellent school options
• Family-friendly neighborhoods
• Outdoor recreation along the Mississippi River
• Short commutes
• Easy access to major cultural, educational, and sporting attractions

Join a Growing Team

If you're seeking a pediatric opportunity offering community impact, academic access through Washington University, strong compensation, physician leadership, and the chance to help shape a growing service line, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity with BJC Medical Group at Alton Memorial Hospital.

For more information, reach out to Physician Talent Advisor, Carly Soults at Carly.Soults@BJC.org

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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 world's 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 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 - Medicine

Experience

<2 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

BOARD ELIGIBLE OR BOARDLicensed 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, 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