Post-Acute Care Physician - Internal Medicine/Geriatrics

BJC HealthCare (New); Missouri; On-site; USD 230,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Job summary

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Internal Medicine or Geriatrics physician to join West County Medical Associates in a post-acute care role serving the West St. Louis County region.

The position is part of an academically affiliated system with Washington University School of Medicine, offering strong connection to Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Expect collaboration with a broad care team and focus on transitions from hospital to post-acute settings.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine and/or Geriatrics.
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure.
• DEA certification.
• Commitment to patient-centered, team-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide admission, follow-up, and transitional care services in post-acute and long-term care settings.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in adult and geriatric populations.
• Coordinate care transitions from Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and other facilities.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, therapists, social workers, and specialists.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and family meetings.
• Conduct goals-of-care and advance care planning discussions.
• Drive quality initiatives to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and improve outcomes.
• Complete accurate EMR documentation.
• Foster relationships with facility partners and referral sources.

Skills

Board Certified/Eligible

Missouri licensure eligible

DEA certification

Team-based care

Post-acute care experience

Education

MD or DO

Job description

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Internal Medicine or Geriatrics physician to join West County Medical Associates in a post-acute care role serving the West St. Louis County region.

The position is part of an academically affiliated system with Washington University School of Medicine, offering strong connection to Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Expect collaboration with a broad care team and focus on transitions from hospital to post-acute settings.