Additional Information About the Role

BJC Medical Group

is seeking a Hospitalist to join their team at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois

Alton Memorial Hospital is a full-service acute-care hospital with 158 beds and over 392 physicians. They offer a variety of inpatient and outpatient services including surgery (3,366 in 2021), medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care (Siteman Cancer Network), therapy and 24 hour emergency and ambulance services.

Alton Memorial is a training site for Family Medicine residents through SIU School of Medicine. And they are a member of BJC Healthcare, one of the nation's largest nonprofit health care organizations with annual net revenues over 6 billion and more than 30,000 employees in great St. Louis area.

Position Details:

- 7 on 7 off schedule
- 182 Shifts per year
- Closed ICU
- No Procedures or Codes
- Epic EMR
- Average daily census 15-17
Comp and Benefit:
- Highly competitive annual compensation
- Sign-on bonus
- Student loan repayment
- Relocation package
- Yearly Quality Bonus
- Tenure bonus starting at year three
- Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, 401k, 403b and pension

Alton, Illinois is a quick drive to St. Louis and features a fantastic cost of living. 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

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.

Alton Memorial Hospitalists are medical physicians who specialize in the care of hospitalized patients. They are located on the campus located in Alton, IL.

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