Academic Hospitalist
Compensation
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Job Description
Bonus Amount negotiable
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
St. Joseph Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist with at least three years of post-residency experience. Enjoy a 7-on/7-off daytime schedule, competitive compensation, quality incentives, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities
Hospitalist
St. Joseph Medical Group & Kansas City Physician CareKansas City, Missouri
Overview
Join the Hospital Medicine team at St. Joseph Medical Center and become an integral part of delivering high-quality inpatient care in a collaborative, physician-led environment.
We are seeking an experienced Hospitalist who is committed to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
Position Highlights
- 7-on / 7-off block schedule
- Day shift only (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
- 12-hour shifts
- Shared call responsibilities serving as backup for nighttime NP coverage
- Competitive compensation package
- Quality incentive bonus
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- CME allowance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical malpractice coverage, including tail coverage
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching or mentoring medical students and residents
Why Join Us?
At St. Joseph Medical Group and Kansas City Physician Care, we are committed to quality, compassion, and community. As part of our award-winning team, you will enjoy a balanced schedule, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to practice in a collaborative environment focused on exceptional patient care.
Required Qualifications
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine
- Minimum three years of post-residency hospitalist experience
- MD or DO with unrestricted Missouri medical license (or eligible)
- Current DEA registration
- BLS or ACLS certification
- This position is not open to new graduates.
Employment Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 48 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 79% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in hospital medicine | ranked against 1,168 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Hospital Medicine median $300k (middle half $266k–$375k)427 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospital Medicine listings in Missouri | 23 active | 1,178 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 79% no call · 48% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Missouri Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 18% offer loan repayment384 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine hiring demand | #18 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed |
| New Hospital Medicine listings | 470 in the last 30 days | 391 the 30 days before (+20%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Hospital Medicine pay trend | −8.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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