Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Lead the Future of Cardiology Care as Medical Director

Barnes-Jewish Hospital$250K — $300K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Medicine required
  • Board eligible or board certified in Cardiology
  • Experience in a supervisory role preferred
  • 2-5 years of clinical experience preferred
  • Strong communication and collaborative skills necessary

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee the medical care of assigned patient panel
  • Collaborate with care team members to enhance patient outcomes
  • Document medical histories and physicals in patient records
  • Provide or arrange for call coverage for clinic and hospital patients
  • Mentor and teach advanced practice providers and support staff

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from the first day of the following month after hire
  • Paid disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Tuition assistance available immediately
  • Annual automatic retirement contributions
  • Adoption assistance available
Full Job Description
Additional Information About the Role

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Cardiology Medical Director to help shape the future of a growing cardiovascular program at Memorial Hospital Belleville and Shiloh, located in the St. Louis metro area.

This leadership opportunity is ideal for an Interventional or Non-Invasive Cardiologist looking to influence program growth, clinical quality, and strategic direction while maintaining an active clinical practice.

Opportunity Snapshot
• Medical Director role with protected administrative time and stipend
• Open to Interventional and Non-Invasive Cardiologists
• Established team of 8 Cardiologists and 3 APPs
• Growing Structural Heart Program
• Strong APP and hospitalist support model
• $50,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Physician-led organization backed by BJC HealthCare
• St. Louis metro location with easy access to two airports

Why This Opportunity Stands Out
  • Opportunity to provide clinical leadership and help shape the future direction of a growing cardiology program
  • Influence clinical quality, operations, physician engagement, and long-term strategy
  • Protected administrative time dedicated to Medical Director responsibilities
  • Leadership opportunity without the burden of a full-time administrative role
  • Growing cardiovascular service line with continued investment and expansion
  • Collaborative culture focused on physician engagement and patient-centered care

Practice Setting
  • Join an established team of 8 Cardiologists and 3 APPs
  • Dedicated Medical Assistant for each physician
  • APP support in both clinic and inpatient settings
  • Dedicated cardiology hospitalist support for inpatient management
  • Efficient workflows designed to maximize physician productivity
  • Strong collaboration across cardiac, vascular, and specialty care teams

Clinical Responsibilities & Schedule

Interventional Cardiologists
  • 2-3 days in the Cath Lab
  • 1-2 days in clinic
  • Dedicated procedural time with strong volume and referral support

Non-Invasive Cardiologists
  • Primarily outpatient-focused practice
  • Inpatient consultative support as needed
  • Opportunity to focus on diagnostics, imaging, and longitudinal cardiovascular care

Leadership Responsibilities
  • Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for cardiology services
  • Partner with hospital administration, physicians, and care teams to enhance quality and performance
  • Support physician engagement and program growth initiatives
  • Lead efforts to improve patient outcomes and expand access to cardiovascular care

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive two-year guaranteed salary
  • $50,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Medical Director stipend
  • Relocation assistance
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans including 401(k) with up to 6% match, Roth, and 457(b) options
  • CME allowance and paid time off

Ideal Candidate
  • Board-Certified Cardiologist (Interventional or Non-Invasive)
  • Interest or experience in physician leadership, program development, or service-line growth
  • Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care
  • Collaborative, team-oriented leadership style
  • Desire to help shape the future of a growing cardiology program

Belleville, Illinois | St. Louis Metro Area

Belleville offers the convenience of metro living with a welcoming community atmosphere and an exceptional quality of life.
  • Minutes from downtown St. Louis
  • Affordable cost of living
  • Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
  • Access to world-class dining, entertainment, and sporting events
  • Convenient access to Lambert St. Louis International Airport and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport

If you're interested in combining clinical practice with meaningful physician leadership, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how you can help shape the future of cardiology at Memorial Hospital Belleville.

For more details or to schedule a confidential conversation:



Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The 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.

Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • 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 Requirements

    Education
  • Doctorate
  • - Medicine
    Experience
  • Supervisor Experience
  • No Experience

  • Licenses & Certifications
  • BOARD ELIGIBLE OR BOARD
  • Licensed Physician

  • Preferred Requirements

    Experience
  • 2-5 years

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