Additional Information About the Role

BJC Medical Group has an opportunity for a BE/BC Neurologist to join BJC Medical Group Neurology Associates at St. Charles based at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. This growing group has an established team of 2 Neurologists and 2 Neurology APPs. The team also rotates days at the clinic based at nearby Progress West Hospital.

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for certification as Primary Stroke Centers. The providers care for a variety of neurological conditions including headaches, movement disorder, neuromuscular disease, chronic migraines, epilepsy, memory disorders, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other nerve conditions.

Practice Highlights:

Established team of 2 Neurologists and 2 Neurology APPs
Special areas of interest can be accommodated
Inpatient and outpatient with shared weekend call coverage of 1:4
APP's help with inpatient rounding
Collaborative relationship with dozens of Primary Care Physicians in the area
Strong support staff with a dedicated Medical Assistant for each provider
36 patient contact hours with ability to have half day off per week
EPIC EMR

Compensation & Benefits:

2 Year Salary Guarantee followed by a wRVU based compensation model
Sign-on bonus
Relocation package
Annual quality bonus incentive
Student loan reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and more
Pension Plan, matching 401k/403b and 457b retirement plans
CME Allowance and Days; 4 weeks vacation and 6 holidays
Claims made 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. Offers top public and private schools. The area has consistently ranked one of Missouri's best places for young professionals to live. Just minutes from O'Fallon, Missouri which is the largest suburb of St. Louis City with a population of over 87,000. O'Fallon has some of the best public schools in the area 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 and accessible major city of St. Louis.

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 BOARD

Licensed 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
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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