Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician - West County
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Job Description
About the Role
Join BJC HealthCare as a Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician - West County in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will become the leader of the practice, one patients, colleagues and staff look to Opportunity to shape clinic culture, drive quality initiatives, and mentor the team Four-physician and three-APP practice needs a dynamic leader to spearhead growth and engagement Current senior physicians are ready to pass the torch to fresh leadership Perfect for a Seasoned Physician Who Has a proven track record in Internal Medicine Thrives in a leadership role and enjoys mentoring others Wants autonomy to shape practice culture and direction Values clinical excellence and patient satisfaction Is energized by the opportunity to make a tangible impact Brings fresh ideas and a collaborative spirit Willing to function as a residency training location for the newly developed Internal Medicine Residency Program Practice Environment Adult Internal Medicine—manage chronic conditions, preventive care, complex patients Established patient panel with room for growth Monday-Friday schedule - 36 patient-facing hours per week No hospital rounding Collaborative multi-specialty environment on Missouri Baptist campus Epic EMR with enterprise licensing and AI enhancements Outstanding Support & Resources Amazing support staff ready for engaged leadership State-of-the-art facilities on Missouri Baptist Medical Center campus Access to comprehensive lab, imaging, and specialty services Washington University School of Medicine academic institution to BJC Health Access to Secure Chat specialty and subspecialty providers Top of Market Package for the Right Leader Highly competitive guaranteed salary commensurate with experience Sign-on bonus Relocation Assistance Annual CME allowance + 5 CME days Student loan repayment assistance Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement (401k with employer match, Roth & 457b deferred comp plan) Malpractice insurance with tail coverage Missouri Baptist Medical Center & West County Prestigious Hospital | Prime Location Missouri Baptist Medical Center is a 489-bed acute care hospital and major referral center serving West St.
- 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.
- Lead a Prestigious, Established Practice Well-established clinic with a solid patient base and strong rep.
- manage chronic conditions, preventive care, complex patients Established patient panel with room for growth.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $400,000 to $600,000 annually.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with BJC HealthCare in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician - West County at BJC HealthCare a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Internal Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Internal Medicine position at BJC HealthCare is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
BJC HealthCare lists compensation for this physician position at $400k to $600k annually.
This is approximately 82% above the national median for Internal Medicine professionals, which is around $275k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($400k–$600k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Internal Medicine, Leadership, Mentoring, Clinical Excellence, Patient Satisfaction, Chronic Condition Management, Preventive Care, Epic EMR. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will provide professional medical services, including direct patient care, managing chronic conditions, and arranging inpatient hospital care, while also collaborating with the care team and potentially functioning as a residency training location. Responsibilities include performing h...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k With Employer Match, Roth, 457b Deferred Comp Plan, Malpractice Insurance With Tail Coverage, Sign-On Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Internal Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
Internal Medicine shortage = strong negotiating position
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