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Job description
Additional Information About the Role
BJC Medical Group is offering a unique inpatient cardiology opportunity designed for cardiologists seeking balance without sacrificing impact. We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Cardiologist to join our inpatient cardiology team in a weekday-focused role at Memorial Hospital Belleville.
This position is intentionally structured as an alternative to traditional cardiology hospitalist models and is designed to support consistency, and long-term sustainability. Unlike many traditional hospitalist models, this role offers allowed time off, and dedicated CME days , providing flexibility to schedule time away when it's most convenient for you . This structure creates intentional, protected time off throughout the year while maintaining a consistent weekly schedule —resulting in more reliable and uninterrupted personal time.
Physicians in this role provide inpatient cardiology care on a Monday through Friday schedule, offering a great work-life balance with limited weekends.
Position Overview
Join a growing team of 3 interventional cardiologists, 4 non-interventional cardiologists and 3 APPs
Inpatient cardiology coverage on a Monday-Friday schedule
Physician-led environment supported by one of the region’s most trusted health systems.
Advanced Practice Provider support for inpatient rounding , allowing physicians to focus on complex clinical decision-making
Integrated cardiology service line within BJC Medical Group
Strong support from on-site cardiac and vascular teams
Strong operational and administrative support
Shared call 1:4 or better
Weekend rounding responsibilities shared with interventional cardiologist
Compensation & Benefits
Two-year guaranteed salary, transitioning to a productivity-based wRVU compensation model
High earning potential with transparent metrics
Claims-made malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Signing bonus and relocation assistance available
Comprehensive benefits package including medical (HSA and FSA options available), dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Retirement plans including 401(k) with up to 6% employer match , Roth, and 457(b)
CME allowance with 5 days ATO
Student loan repayment options and fellowship training stipend available
We are a non-profit organization eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
4 weeks ATO with 6 holidays
Schedule & Lifestyle
Consistent weekday schedule
Structured approach to coverage that supports work-life balance
Designed for physicians seeking stability and routine in an inpatient practice
Ideal Candidate
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology
Commitment to high-quality inpatient care
Interest in a weekday-focused inpatient practice model
Team-oriented approach to patient care
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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 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 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
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Practicing Specialty
Licensed Physician
Preferred Requirements
Experience
2-5 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
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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
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Who can apply
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