Join a growing GI practice with seasoned providers in Alton, IL, minutes from St. Louis

Additional Information About the RoleBJC Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE GI Physician to join our establised team based at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL, just 15 minutes from St. Louis, Missouri.    St. Louis offers big city amenities and is the 2nd highest paying Metro area in the US for physicians based on the 2025 Doximity Physician Compensation Report.  Plus St. Louis offers 6% lower cost of living than the national average along with safe, family friendly neighborhoods to choose from: Best Places to Live in St. Louis. Please feel free to reach out to Jennifer.Burnett@ for more questions.  Or if you prefer to arrange a call to discuss details, please CLICK HERE to access my calendar and select a time that works best for you.#LI-JB2Practice Overview:Beautiful and spacious clinic on the campus of Alton Memorial Hospital's Digestive Health Center 4 endoscopy suites at Alton Memorial Hospital with room to staff and run a fifth room, volume permittingEmployed position with ample support and mentorship available APP support in the clinic and with inpatient roundingTypically 3.5 days in the lab and 1 day of clinic per weekAbility to be busy right away as group is scheduled out 6 monthsAbility to do advanced GI, ERCP and EUSCompensation & Benefit Highlights:$50,000 Signing BonusCompetitive two-year guarantee followed by a lucrative productivity modelComprehensive benefits package including Medical, dental, vision, disability, life and moreMalpractice/tail insurance Matching (up to 6%) 401k and a 457b planCME allowance4 weeks vacation, 6 holidays and 5 days for CME OverviewBJC 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.  Aton and Riedel specialize in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and is located in Alton, Illinois. 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- MedicineExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsBoard Eligible or Board Certified in Practicing SpecialtyLicensed PhysicianPreferred RequirementsExperience2-5 years Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt 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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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

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