Post-Acute Care Physician: Autonomy & Flexible Schedule

BJC HealthCare; Farmington (MO); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

CME allowance

Retirement plan

Job summary

BJC Medical Group in Farmington, Missouri seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine physician to join its Post-Acute Care program serving the Farmington market.

You will care for residents across post-acute, long-term care, and assisted living settings while partnering with nursing leadership, rehabilitation services, and care teams to deliver excellent outcomes.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
• MD or DO degree required.
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical services in post-acute, long-term care, and assisted living settings.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, rehabilitation services, specialists, and care teams to improve outcomes.
• Complete medical records, MyChart inbasket management, and patient education.
• Participate in program growth and development.

Skills

Board Certified/Board Eligible

Internal Medicine

Family Medicine

Geriatric Medicine

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Post-Acute Care Physician

BJC Medical Group | Farmington, Missouri

Join an Established Post-Acute Care Team in Southeast Missouri

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine Physician to join our growing Post-Acute Care program serving the Farmington market.

This unique opportunity allows a physician to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care at two well-established senior living communities: Southbrook Senior Living in Farmington, Missouri and Country Meadows Senior Living in Park Hills, Missouri. The physician will care for residents across post-acute, long-term care, and assisted living settings while partnering closely with nursing leadership, rehabilitation services, specialists, advanced practice providers, and facility staff to deliver exceptional clinical outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, patient-centered physician who thrives in an autonomous practice environment, values relationship-based care, and enjoys collaborating with interdisciplinary teams dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of older adults.

Position Highlights

• Employed physician opportunity with BJC Medical Group
• Dedicated practice serving Southbrook Senior Living (Farmington, MO) and Country Meadows Senior Living (Park Hills, MO)
• Opportunity to develop meaningful, long-term relationships with residents and families
• One full day of protected administrative time each week
• Flexible schedule promoting exceptional work-life balance
• High level of clinical autonomy and independence
• Established facilities with experienced nursing and support teams
• EPIC electronic medical record with multiple AI enhancements
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care model
• Focus on chronic disease management, transitional care, and quality outcomes
• Strong operational and clinical support from BJC Medical Group
• Opportunity to participate in program growth and development

Candidate Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in:
  • Internal Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
• Passion for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently while remaining a collaborative team player
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Interest in post-acute care, geriatrics, chronic disease management, and care transitions
• New graduates and experienced physicians encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive income guarantee
• Productivity incentive opportunities post guarantee
• Sign-on bonus for practicing physicians
• Start bonus for resident physicians
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Residency stipend available for qualifying candidates
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits with employer contributions up to 6%
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Generous paid time off
• CME allowance and dedicated CME time

About Farmington, Missouri

Nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Ozark Mountains, Farmington, Missouri offers the perfect blend of small-town charm, natural beauty, and modern conveniences. Located just an hour south of St. Louis, Farmington provides easy access to a major metropolitan area while maintaining the affordability, safety, and sense of community that make it one of Southeast Missouri's most desirable places to live and work.

Residents enjoy a high quality of life with excellent schools, affordable housing, and a vibrant downtown featuring locally owned restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, and community events throughout the year. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the area's proximity to St. Joe State Park, Elephant Rocks State Park, Johnson's Shut-Ins, wineries, golf courses, rivers, hiking and biking trails, and countless opportunities for recreation in the Missouri Ozarks.

As the regional hub for commerce, healthcare, and education in Southeast Missouri, Farmington offers the amenities and resources of a larger community while preserving the welcoming atmosphere and slower pace of life that physicians and families value. Whether you're seeking professional fulfillment, family-friendly neighborhoods, or convenient access to outdoor adventure, Farmington provides an exceptional setting to build both a rewarding career and a meaningful life.

About BJC Medical Group

BJC Medical Group is a physician-led organization and part of BJC HealthCare, one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the Midwest. Our providers benefit from the strength of an integrated health system while enjoying a practice environment focused on clinical excellence, collaboration, physician satisfaction, and high-quality patient care.

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or contact the recruiter for more information:

Carly Soults
Physician Talent Advisor
BJC Medical Group
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Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The 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