Academic Hospitalist
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Job Description
Bonus Amount variable
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.
Qualifications
- 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
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).
Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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