Internal Medicine Physician – Hybrid Inpatient/Outpatient

BJC Medical Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch daily

On-site parking

Epic EMR with AI-assisted tools

Job summary

BJC Medical Group is seeking an Internal Medicine Physician for a traditional practice in St. Louis, MO.

The role combines outpatient primary care with inpatient rounding at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, offering 32 patient-facing hours per week (Mon-Fri) and a 1:6 call rotation with inpatient responsibilities. The position supports continuity of care with an established patient panel, no handoffs, and productivity-based inpatient work.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine (MD/DO) required.
• Less than 2 years of experience preferred.
• Board-eligible or board-certified and licensed physician.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient panel medical care, including inpatient hospital care or coordination with hospitalists.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and care team to ensure excellent outcomes at BJC clinic locations and outreach sites.
• Perform and document medical histories and physicals per hospital bylaws.
• Arrange clinic and inpatient call coverage per BJC policies and bylaws.
• Collaborate with and teach advanced practice providers and care team members.
• Maintain alertness for a safety-sensitive position.

Education

Doctorate in Medicine (MD/DO)

Job description

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 RequirementsExperience: 2-5 years

Contact Information

Email your CV to: BJC Physician Talent Advisor, Carly, at [e-mail]