Gastroenterology Need in St. Charles County, MO With BJC HealthCare – High Earning Potential and Ability to BE Busy From The Start

Additional Information About the Role

BJC Medical Group is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Gastroenterologist to practice with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and Progress West Hospital. BJC Medical Group serves thousands of patients every day across Missouri and Illinois. We are a physician-led group and part of BJC HealthCare, one of the top health care organizations in the country. 

Position Highlights:

• Join a robust and established Gastroenterology practice with great earning potential
• Ample support staff including collaboration with Advanced Practice Providers
• Mentorship available
• General GI with ERCP availability
• Weekend call of 1:5
• EMR = EPIC
• Join a health system that includes multiple hospitals which are top-ranked nationally and practice alongside those who are known leaders in their respective fields

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary (2 year guarantee)
• Retirement vehicles: 401k, 403b, 457b deferred compensation plan
• Pension plan
• CME Allowance
• 4 weeks ATO
• Signing/retention bonus
• Residency stipend available
• Up to $100,000 student loan reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Health, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Long-term disability, Life, AD&D, and malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided

Hospital Affiliations:

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is a 101-bed community hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Breast Health and Women’s Center, Cardiology Center, a nationally accredited Sleep and Breathing Lab, and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center. The hospital also has a 35-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility, operated by The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis, a joint partnership between BJC HealthCare and HealthSouth Corporation.

Progress West Hospital has the latest in facility design, technology and patient-centered care, including 44 private beds, 24-hour adult and pediatric emergency services, surgical services, cardiac catheterization lab, inpatient services, obstetrical services and diagnostic imaging. Progress West Hospital is a certified Level II Stroke Center and a highly regarded community hospital in the region. 

Community Description:

St. Peters is a large suburban neighborhood of St. Louis City. Located 10 minutes from Downtown Saint Charles and 30 minutes from Downtown St. Louis, St. Peters is strategically located to excellent family friendly entertainment and coupled along with the historic “old time” Saint Charles riverfront parks and shops. St. Peters hosts some of the top public and private education in the Midwest and the immediately accessible area. Join this wonderful community that has been consistently ranked one of Missouri’s best places for young professionals to live!

O’Fallon, Missouri is a large suburb of St. Louis City. Only 45 minutes away from downtown St. Louis, O’Fallon has a tight-knit community feel, but hosts a population of more than 86,000.O’Fallon is home to some of the best public schools in the area/Midwest and has a reputation for being one of the more affluent areas in the Greater St. Louis Region. O’Fallon hosts a great real estate market with its proximity to the Historic Downtown Saint Charles and the easily accessible major city of St. Louis!

Major City in Close Proximity: St. Louis

St. Louis offers a host of attractions and activities that include the nationally recognized St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park, The Muny, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Busch Stadium, Scottrade Center, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, The City Museum, St. Louis Art Museum, Peabody Opera house, Fox Theatre, Chaifetz Arena, The Hill, Union Station, and more! 

• Fantastic sports culture with both the 2019 Stanley Cup winning Blues and the multi-year World Series winning Cardinals
• Features ample fine-dining, vegan friendly restaurants, gluten free friendly eateries, wineries, and microbreweries
• Low cost-of-living with a healthy and balanced real estate market in a major metropolitan area
• Access to great public and private schools
• Family-friendly communities: safe, inviting, and great for kids
• Direct access to Lambert International Airport via public transportation

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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.

Midwest Surgical Specialist located on the campus of Progress West Healthcare Center specialize in General surgery and are in O’Fallon, MO.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Ensures optimal care and promotes safety of patients admitted to assigned service in cooperation with the private attending staff and nursing staff. Communicates with staff, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

Manages the medical care of assigned patients.

Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the health care team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes.

Performs and documents histories and physicals in the patient’s medical record as required by hospital by-laws.

Supervises and instructs medical students and residents assigned to service. Assists in the learning needs of residents and students as assessed.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Doctorate

• Medicine

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Physician

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
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

• 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

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