GI Physician to Join established team with BJC Medical Group in O'Fallon, MO; Fastest growing suburb - Military veterans preferred

Additional Information About the Role

is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join our growing practice based at .   

BJC Medical Group has over 600 providers and serves thousands of patients every day across Missouri and Illinois. We are a physician-led group and part of BJC HealthCare, one of the top health care organizations in the country. 

Position Highlights:

• Join 2 established gastroenterologists and 3 experienced APPs 
• Share call BJC Medical Group GIs at  
• Ample support staff including Practice Managers, MA's, Medical Secretaries and RN
• Be busy from the start with a large  primary care referral base
• General GI with Inpatient and outpatient responsibilities plus blocked time in the GI lab
• Anticipate 1-2 days in the clinic and at least 3 or more days in the lab
• Established providers see 12-15 patients in the clinic and perform 10-12 scopes per day
• Based at Progress West Hospital during the week
• Shared weekend call of 1:5 with nearby Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital

Compensation and Benefits:

• Two-year guarantee followed by a wRVU compensation model
• $50,000 Signing bonus 
• $20,000 Relocation
• $2,000/month Fellowship stipend available
• $100,000 student loan reimbursement
• Retirement vehicles: 401k, 403b, 457b deferred compensation plan
• Pension plan
• CME Allowance
• 4 weeks vacation, 6 major holidays and 1 week of CME
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term disability, Life, AD&D, and more
• 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:

is a large suburb of St. Louis, Missouri located 10 minutes from Downtown Saint Charles and 30 minutes from

is a large suburb of St. Louis with a population of over 86,000 and groing with close proximity to

• Professional Sports including the Stanley Cup winning Blues, World Series winning Cardinals and brand new St. Louis CITY Soccer team!
• Features ample fine-dining, 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
• Easy access to Lambert International Airport #LI-JB2

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

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, 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

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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