Physician - Hospitalist - Nocturnist
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Job Description
Job Posting
We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time.
At St. Luke’s Hospital, we are more than just a healthcare system—we are a community of dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. As an independent, award-winning health system, we have been recognized nationally for our outstanding patient experience and unmatched quality of care. St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for “Outstanding Patient Experience” by HealthGrades.
Position Summary
St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO, we don’t just provide care – we create an environment where physicians thrive. As a Hospitalist, you’ll be a key leader in patient-centered care, working with a highly collaborative team in a physician-friendly, patient-focused setting.
Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 7-on/7-off schedule to create a work life balance for your family and know your shifts ahead of time for planning.
Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in inpatient care, ensuring seamless coordination, efficient discharge processes, and superior patient outcomes.
Physician-Led Culture: We empower our doctors with a autonomy and support, fostering an environment where you voice is heard and your expertise is valued.
Opportunities to Teach and Lead: Shape the next generation of physician by mentoring and guiding Internal Medicine Residents.
Cutting-Edge Resources: Work with state-of-the-art technology in a collaborative environment that prioritizes quality care and innovation.
Community-Focused Hospital: Join a prestigious patient-first organization with a legacy of compassionate care and commitment to excellence.
Your Role
- Lead in patient rounds, development treatment plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary care teams.
- Ensure seamless communication with patients, families, and medical teams.
- Admit new patients as needed, ensuring timely and effective care.
- Drive process improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance patient outcomes.
Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements
- Education: MD/DO
- Experience: Strong commitment to collaborative, patient-focused care.
Licensure
BC/BE in Specialty, ACLS and BLS Certified, DEA License, and Missouri Board of Registration of the Healing Arts.
Benefits for a Better You
- Day one benefits package
- Pension Plan & 401K
- Competitive compensation
- FSA & HSA options
- PTO programs available
- Education Assistance
Why You Belong Here
At St. Luke’s, you will be more than just a Hospitalist, you will be a trusted leader, a valued mentor, and a driving force in healthcare excellence. If you are looking for a fulfilling career that offers, balance, growth, and purpose, we invite you to join us.
Key Responsibilities
The Hospitalist will lead patient rounds, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams. They are also responsible for admitting new patients and driving process improvements to enhance patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and possess a valid DEA license and Missouri Board of Registration of the Healing Arts license. Additionally, applicants are required to be BC/BE in their specialty and hold current ACLS and BLS certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 44% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Hospital Medicine median $300k (middle half $268k–$367k)434 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Hospital Medicine listings in Missouri | 20 active | 1,227 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 76% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Hospital Medicine pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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