Lead the Future of Cardiology Care as Medical Director

Additional Information About the Role

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Cardiology Medical Director to help shape the future of a growing cardiovascular program at Memorial Hospital Belleville and Shiloh, located in the St. Louis metro area.

This leadership opportunity is ideal for an Interventional or Non-Invasive Cardiologist looking to influence program growth, clinical quality, and strategic direction while maintaining an active clinical practice.

• Opportunity Snapshot
• Medical Director role with protected administrative time and stipend
• Open to Interventional and Non-Invasive Cardiologists
• Established team of 8 Cardiologists and 3 APPs
• Growing Structural Heart and EP Programs
• Opportunity to help shape a growing cardiology program projected to reach 12–15 FTEs
• Strong APP and hospitalist support model
• $50,000 Sign-On Bonus

Physician-led Organization Backed by BJC Health

St. Louis metro location with easy access to two airports

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Opportunity to provide clinical leadership and help shape the future direction of a growing cardiology program
• Influence clinical quality, operations, physician engagement, and long-term strategy
• Protected administrative time dedicated to Medical Director responsibilities
• Leadership opportunity without the burden of a full-time administrative role
• Growing cardiovascular service line with continued investment and expansion
• Collaborative culture focused on physician engagement and patient-centered care
• Practice Setting
• Established team of 8 Cardiologists and 3 APPs and growing
• Dedicated Medical Assistant for each physician
• APP support in both clinic and inpatient settings
• Dedicated cardiology hospitalist support for inpatient management
• Efficient workflows designed to maximize physician productivity
• Strong collaboration across cardiac, vascular, and specialty care teams
• Clinical Responsibilities & Schedule
• Interventional Cardiologists
• 2–3 days in the Cath Lab
• 1–2 days in clinic
• Dedicated procedural time with strong volume and referral support

Non-Invasive Cardiologists

• Primarily outpatient-focused practice with large, growing primary care base; busy on day1!
• Inpatient consultative support as needed
• Opportunity to focus on diagnostics, imaging, and longitudinal cardiovascular care
• Leadership Responsibilities
• Provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for cardiology services
• Partner with hospital administration, physicians, and care teams to enhance quality and performance
• Support physician engagement and program growth initiatives
• Lead efforts to improve patient outcomes and expand access to cardiovascular care

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive two-year guaranteed salary
• $50,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Medical Director stipend
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement plans including 401(k) with up to 6% match, Roth, and 457(b) options
• CME allowance and paid time off
• Ideal Candidate
• Board-Certified Cardiologist (Interventional or Non-Invasive)
• Interest or experience in physician leadership, program development, or service-line growth
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care
• Collaborative, team-oriented leadership style
• Desire to help shape the future of a growing cardiology program
• Belleville, Illinois | St. Louis Metro Area
• Belleville offers the convenience of metro living with a welcoming community atmosphere and an exceptional quality of life.
• Minutes from downtown St. Louis
• Affordable cost of living
• Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
• Access to world-class dining, entertainment, and sporting events

Convenient access to Lambert St. Louis International Airport and MidAmerica St. Louis Airport

If you're interested in combining clinical practice with meaningful physician leadership, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how you can help shape the future of cardiology at Memorial Hospital Belleville.

• For more details or to schedule a confidential conversation:
• Angela.Lueders@bjc.org
• Schedule time directly HERE

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

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