Inpatient Cardiology Opportunity | Protected Time Off & Work-Life Balance | St. Charles County, MO

Additional Information About the Role

BJC Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join a new inpatient-focused cardiology program serving Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital in St. Charles County, Missouri.

This is an exciting opportunity to help grow an inpatient cardiology service while practicing in two highly respected community hospitals backed by BJC HealthCare. Enjoy a predictable inpatient schedule, strong physician support, and the resources of one of the nation's leading nonprofit health systemsall while living in one of the fastest-growing suburbs of the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This role offers the rare opportunity to help establish and grow an inpatient cardiology program while enjoying the support, stability, and resources of a nationally recognized health system.

You'll focus exclusively on inpatient cardiovascular care, allowing you to practice at the top of your license without the additional responsibilities of outpatient clinic management. Physicians who enjoy acute care cardiology, hospital-based medicine, and multidisciplinary collaboration will find this opportunity especially rewarding.

Interested in learning more? Please contact Angela.Lueders@bjc.org with any questions or CLICK HERE to schedule a confidential conversation.

Position Highlights

• Inpatient-only General Cardiology position
• Monday-Friday schedule with shared weekend call
• No outpatient clinic responsibilities
• Practice inpatient cardiology with the support of a robust cardiolgy team, including 4 Interventional Cardiologists, 4 Non-Invasive Cardiologists, and 7 APPs, ensuring strong collaboration and seamless continuity of care
• Opportunity to help develop and shape a new cardiology program
• Diverse inpatient cardiovascular pathology and acuity
• Collaboration with established cardiovascular service lines throughout BJC Medical Group
• APP support available for patient management and care coordination
• Access to advanced cardiovascular services across the BJC network
• Physician-led organization with strong administrative support
• Protected time off designed to allow physicians to fully disconnect while away
• Practice structure intentionally designed to support physician wellness and true work-life balance

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive guaranteed salary
• Generous signing bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan repayment and fellowship stipend for this who qualify
• Retirement plans including 401(k) with up to 6% match
• CME allowance plus dedicated CME time
• Protected and dedicated time off, including 6 major holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Claims-made malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided

Why BJC Medical Group?

BJC Medical Group is a physician-led organization with more than 600 providers and is part of BJC HealthCare, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States.

Physicians benefit from:

• Strong physician leadership
• Collaborative culture
• Excellent specialist support
• Career growth opportunities
• Access to cutting-edge cardiovascular resources
• Long-standing affiliation with Washington University School of Medicine
• Commitment to physician wellness and work-life balance

Hospital Affiliations:

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is a premier community hospital serving the rapidly growing St. Charles County region. The hospital offers comprehensive cardiovascular, surgical, oncology, neurology, and rehabilitation services, opereated by The Rehab Institute of St. Louis and is recognized as a Level II Stroke Center with Thrombectomy capabilities. Known for its commitment to innovation, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters was the first hospital in St. Charles County to offer robotic-assisted surgery and continues to provide advanced specialty care close to home.

Progress West Hospital is a community hospital offering comprehensive medical and surgical services, a cardiac catheterization lab, advanced imaging, and a 24-hour Emergency Department. The hospital is recognized as a Certified Level II Stroke Center with telestroke capabilities and features a Level II NICU, allowing premature infants born as early as 31 weeks to receive specialized care close to home. With a strong network of primary care and specialty providers, Progress West Hospital continues to be a trusted healthcare resource for the rapidly growing St. Charles County community.

Who We're Looking For

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Interested in helping build and grow an inpatient cardiology service
• Fellows and experienced physicians encouraged to apply

Why St. Charles County?

Located just west of St. Louis, St. Charles County is one of the fastest-growing and most desirable regions in Missouri, offering an exceptional combination of career opportunity, affordability, and quality of life.

Residents enjoy highly rated public and private schools, safe and family-friendly communities, and a lower cost of living than many major metropolitan areas. The area offers a wide variety of housing options, from historic downtown neighborhoods to newer master-planned communities.

Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate access to parks, trails, golf courses, lakes, and the Missouri River, while foodies, shoppers, and sports fans enjoy nearby attractions including Historic St. Charles, The Streets of St. Charles, professional sports, world-class dining, and cultural amenities throughout the St. Louis region.

With convenient access to Lambert International Airport, a thriving local economy, and a strong sense of community, St. Charles County offers an outstanding place to build both a career and a life.

St. Charles County offers the perfect balance of small-town charm, big-city amenities, and an exceptional quality of life.

Let's Connect

If you're looking for the opportunity to help build a new inpatient cardiology program while enjoying the support of a leading health system and an exceptional quality of life, I'd love to talk with you.

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

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 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 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
• Licensed Physician

• Preferred Requirements

  Experience

• 2-5 years
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  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, 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