Exciting Pediatric Physician Opportunity in a Newly Renovated Clinic Near St. Louis

BJC HealthCare•Alton, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatrician to join a growing pediatric program at Alton Memorial Hospital, a community-focused hospital just minutes from St. Louis. This is a unique opportunity to join a practice in growth mode. A newly renovated pediatric suite is being developed in Medical Office Building B, creating a modern, efficient environment designed to support patients, families, and providers. Two experienced Pediatricians have recently committed to the practice, including one physician who will serve as both Pediatrician and Chief Medical Officer of Alton Memorial Hospital, reflecting a significant investment in the future of pediatric care. Alton Memorial Hospital is part of BJC HealthCare and maintains academic affiliations with Washington University School of Medicine, offering physicians access to nationally recognized specialists, research, educational resources, and a broad referral network.

Requirements

Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatrician
Doctorate - Medicine
Licensed Physician
<2 years experience
No Supervisor Experience

Nice To Haves

2-5 years experience

Responsibilities

Full-spectrum outpatient pediatrics
Newborn rounding required
Inpatient pediatric responsibilities as appropriate
Collaborative care environment
Must be comfortable working alongside and supporting Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
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.
The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Benefits

$35,000 Sign-On Bonus (practicing physicians)
$35,000 Starting Bonus (practicing physicians)
Resident/Fellow Stipend: $2,000 per month (if applicable)
Student Loan Assistance up to $100,000 (eligible candidates)
Relocation assistance package + bonus
Up to 10% Quality and Productivity Bonus
APP Collaboration Stipend once transitioned to production compensation
Enhanced provider benefits package
Salary continuation protection
Malpractice insurance coverage with tail
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plans with up to 6% employer matching
Additional savings opportunities through a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Generous paid time off
$4,000 annual CME allowance + Five CME days annually
Professional development support
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