Internal Medicine Physician (Inpatient & Outpatient) | Traditional Practice | St. Louis, MO | BJC Medical Group

*Missouri Baptist Medical Center - West County St. Louis
Award-winning hospital consistently ranked among Missouri's best - Recognized Excellence. Exceptional Careers. Thriving Physicians.

Practice Full-Spectrum Internal Medicine - Inpatient & Outpatient Care
Build meaningful relationships with your patients in the clinic - and be there for them when it matters most, at the bedside.

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine Physician for a traditional inpatient-outpatient role at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. This is a continuity-focused, panel-based practice combining outpatient primary care with inpatient rounding, ideal for physicians who value long-term patient relationships and comprehensive care.

Position Highlights

Inpatient & Outpatient Internal Medicine Physician Role

• Traditional model -

clinic + hospital rounding
32 patient-facing hours/week (Monday-Friday)
1:6 call rotation with inpatient responsibilities

• Established patient panel + ability to build your own

Continuity of care model (no handoffs, no unfamiliar patients)

• Inpatient care contributes to

wRVU productivity

Your Practice: Integrated, High-Efficiency Care

Located on the main campus of Missouri Baptist Medical Center, this practice offers seamless access to everything your patients need-making your workflow more efficient and your care more impactful.

• State-of-the-art clinic and hospital facilities

On-site lab, imaging, and diagnostic services
Epic EMR with AI-assisted documentation tools (Abridge ambient AI for clinical documentation, chart summarization, and automated Epic In Basket responses to patient inquiries)
Seamless integration between inpatient and outpatient workflows
Extensive on-campus specialty support and direct Epic Secure Chat access to WashU Medicine subspecialty providers.
Traditional practice model supported by a dedicated BJC-employed hospitalist team that manages inpatient admissions and discharges, allowing physicians to maintain continuity of care while enjoying greater efficiency and work-life balance.
Enjoy covered physician parking and fully enclosed access to the clinic and hospital, regardless of weather conditions
Complimentary physician lounge with a hot lunch served daily, fostering collaboration, camaraderie, and connection among medical staff

Teaching Opportunities (Optional)

Missouri Baptist Medical Center is home to a growing Internal Medicine Residency Program, offering opportunities to teach and mentor residents-completely optional.
Perfect for physicians with an interest in academic medicine or clinical education

Why St. Louis?

• Affordable cost of living compared to major metros
• Excellent public and private school systems
• Vibrant neighborhoods, dining, and cultural scene
• Easy access to outdoor recreation

Why BJC HealthCare?

One of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S.

• 14 hospitals + 230+ outpatient locations
• Academic affiliation with

Washington University School of Medicine

• Nationally recognized for clinical excellence and innovation

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 In Basket 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 CERTIFIED and Licensed Physician

Preferred Requirements

Experience: 2-5 years