Physician Post-Acute Care, West County

Additional Information About the Role

• Internal Medicine/Geriatrics Post-Acute Care Physician
• BJC Medical Group | West County Medical Associates
• St. Louis, Missouri

Join a Leading Academic-Community Health System

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Geriatrics Physician to join West County Medical Associates in a Post-Acute Care role serving patients throughout the West St. Louis County region.

As part of BJC HealthCare, physicians benefit from the clinical excellence, resources, and collaborative environment of one of the nation's premier integrated healthcare systems. This opportunity is academically affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine and offers strong connections to Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, an extension of the nationally recognized Barnes-Jewish Hospital network.

This position is ideal for a physician who enjoys managing medically complex adult and geriatric patients, collaborating across the continuum of care, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes during critical transitions from hospital to post-acute settings.

Practice Overview

The Post-Acute Care Physician will provide comprehensive medical care within skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, assisted living communities, and long-term care facilities. Working alongside an interdisciplinary care team, the physician will focus on improving quality outcomes, reducing readmissions, and ensuring seamless transitions of care.

Key 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, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and other referring 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 focused on reducing avoidable hospitalizations and improving patient outcomes.
• Complete accurate and timely EMR documentation.
• Foster strong relationships with facility partners and referral sources across the community.

Qualifications

• Required
• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.

Board Certified or Board Eligible In

• Internal Medicine
• Geriatric Medicine
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure.
• DEA certification.
• Commitment to patient-centered, team-based care.
• Preferred
• Fellowship training in Geriatric Medicine.
• Experience in Post-Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Hospital Medicine, or Transitional Care.
• Interest in value-based care and population health management.

Why Join BJC Medical Group?

Academic Affiliation

• Opportunity to practice within a physician-led organization affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine.
• Access to a broad network of specialists and tertiary/quaternary care resources.
• Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and collaboration within an academically aligned environment.

Premier Health System

• Part of BJC HealthCare, one of the largest integrated healthcare systems in the Midwest.
• Close clinical integration with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and the broader Barnes-Jewish Hospital network.
• Established referral base and strong community reputation.
• Lifestyle & Practice Benefits
• Flexible schedule with autonomy and support.
• Focus on meaningful patient relationships and continuity of care.
• Dedicated clinical and administrative support.
• Leadership and growth opportunities within a growing post-acute care program.
• Collaborative culture emphasizing physician wellness and professional development.

Compensation & Benefits

• BJC Medical Group offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
• Competitive two-year guarantee
• Quality-based bonus opportunities - up to 10%
• Sign-on bonus - practicing
• Commencement bonus - Fellows
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with employer matching (6%)
• Generous time off
• CME allowance and paid CME days
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Professional dues, licensing, and credentialing support

About West County Medical Associates

West County Medical Associates is a well-respected primary and specialty care practice within BJC Medical Group, dedicated to delivering exceptional care across the continuum. The Post-Acute Care team partners closely with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and community providers to ensure patients receive coordinated, high-quality care that improves outcomes and enhances quality of life.

• BJC Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce.
• Contact Carly Soults, Physician Talent Advisor, at carly.soults@bjc.org for more information.

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