Inpatient Cardiologist - Weekday Schedule with APP Support

Inpatient Cardiology OpportunityBJC Medical Group is offering a unique inpatient cardiology opportunity designed for cardiologists seeking balance without sacrificing impact. We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Cardiologist to join our inpatient cardiology team in a weekday-focused role at Memorial Hospital Belleville.This position is intentionally structured as an alternative to traditional cardiology hospitalist models and is designed to support consistency, and long-term sustainability. Unlike many traditional hospitalist models, this role offers allowed time off, and dedicated CME days, providing flexibility to schedule time away when it's most convenient for you. This structure creates intentional, protected time off throughout the year while maintaining a consistent weekly schedule —resulting in more reliable and uninterrupted personal time.Physicians in this role provide inpatient cardiology care on a Monday through Friday schedule, offering a great work-life balance with limited weekends.Position OverviewJoin a growing team of 3 interventional cardiologists, 4 non-interventional cardiologists and 3 APPsInpatient cardiology coverage on a Monday–Friday schedulePhysician-led environment supported by one of the region's most trusted health systems.Advanced Practice Provider support for inpatient rounding, allowing physicians to focus on complex clinical decision-makingIntegrated cardiology service line within BJC Medical GroupStrong support from on-site cardiac and vascular teamsStrong operational and administrative supportShared call 1:4 or betterWeekend rounding responsibilities shared with interventional cardiologistCompensation & BenefitsTwo-year guaranteed salary, transitioning to a productivity-based wRVU compensation modelHigh earning potential with transparent metricsClaims-made malpractice insurance with tail coverageSigning bonus and relocation assistance availableComprehensive benefits package including medical (HSA and FSA options available), dental, vision, life, and disability insuranceRetirement plans including 401(k) with up to 6% employer match, Roth, and 457(b)CME allowance with 5 days ATOStudent loan repayment options and fellowship training stipend availableWe are a non-profit organization eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)4 weeks ATO with 6 holidaysSchedule & LifestyleConsistent weekday scheduleStructured approach to coverage that supports work-life balanceDesigned for physicians seeking stability and routine in an inpatient practiceIdeal Candidate:Board Certified or Board Eligible in CardiologyCommitment to high-quality inpatient careInterest in a weekday-focused inpatient practice modelTeam-oriented approach to patient careOverviewBJC 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 QualificationsRole PurposeThe 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.ResponsibilitiesManages 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 RequirementsEducationDoctorate - MedicineExperience