Neurologist to join thriving group in the fastest growing suburb of St. Louis - BJC HealthCare

BJC Medical Grouphas a Neurology position 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 nearbyProgress 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.

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.

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

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