Lead the Future of Cardiology Care as Medical Director

Job Description

Additional Information About the Role
BJC Medical Group Cardiology is seeking an experienced Cardiologist Medical Director to lead and help shape a growing cardiology program at Memorial Hospital Belleville, located in the St. Louis metro area.

This leadership opportunity is open to both Interventional and Non-Invasive Cardiologists who are passionate about program development, clinical excellence, and collaborative leadership.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Open to Interventional and General Cardiologists

Opportunity to lead and grow an expanding cardiology program

Dedicated Medical Director time (4 hours/week) + stipend

Blend of leadership, procedural (if applicable), and clinical practice

Strong APP and hospitalist support model

Growing structural heart program

Backed by a well-established, physician-led health system (BJC Medical Group)

Position Highlights

Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for cardiology services

Partner with hospital administration, physicians, and care teams to enhance quality and performance

Lead initiatives to improve patient outcomes and expand access to cardiology services

Practice Setting

• Join an established, collaborative team:

  • 8 Cardiologists and 3 APPs

  • Dedicated Medical Assistant for each physician

• APPs assist with clinic and inpatient rounding

• Cardiology hospitalist to manages inpatient care

Clinical Responsibilities & Schedule

Flexible structure based on subspecialty:

For Interventional Cardiologists:

• 2-3 days in Cath Lab

• 1-2 days in Clinic

• Dedicated cath lab time with strong procedural volume

For General (Non-Invasive) Cardiologists:

• Primarily clinic-based with inpatient consultative support as needed

• Opportunity to focus on diagnostics, imaging, and longitudinal care

Shared Benefits:

• Clinic located on hospital campus near cath lab

• Strong collaboration with cardiac and vascular teams

• Efficient workflow supported by APPs and hospitalist structure

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive two-year guaranteed salary

• $50,000 sign-on bonus

• Medical Director stipend (4 hours/week)

• Relocation assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

• Retirement options: 401(k), Roth, and/or 457(b)

• CME allowance + paid time off

Program Growth Opportunity

• Play a key role in expanding cardiology services and market presence

• Help develop and enhance a growing structural heart program

• Influence clinical quality, operations, and long-term strategy

• Ideal role for physicians seeking leadership without full administrative burden

Ideal Candidate

• Board Certified Cardiologist (Interventional or General)

• Interest or experience in medical leadership or program development

• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care

• Strong collaborator with a team-oriented mindset

Location - Belleville, IL (St. Louis Metro Area)

• Thriving suburb just minutes from St. Louis, MO

• Low cost of living + high quality of life

• Access to excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods

• Convenient travel:

  • Lambert St. Louis International Airport

  • MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (5 minutes away)

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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.

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

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• BOARD ELIGIBLE OR BOARD

• Licensed Physician

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 2-5 years

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

• 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