BJC Medical Group Post Acute Care is seeking a skilled and compassionate physician to join our team on a PRN basis. In this role, you will provide high-quality medical care to patients in skilled nursing facilities across Missouri and Illinois, rounding on an average of 10-12 patients per day between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with scheduling flexibility at provider discretion. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate scheduling and maintain regular communication with the BJC Medical Group PAC Practice Administrator and APP staff. 
• Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, evaluate new admissions, follow up on existing patients, and address acute issues as they arise
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, review and place orders for medications, treatments, labs, imaging, and other diagnostics
• Collaborate with nursing staff, rehabilitation teams, social workers, and APPs to develop cohesive care plans; attend IDT meetings as scheduled
• Communicate medical findings, care plans, and changes in condition to patients' families or healthcare proxies in a timely and compassionate manner
• Complete accurate, timely documentation - including H&Ps, progress notes, and discharge summaries - in EPIC and facility-specific EMRs
• Ensure adherence to HIPAA and all applicable federal, state, and organizational protocols

Qualifications & Skills Competencies:

• MD or DO with a valid, unrestricted medical license in Missouri and/or Illinois
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics
• DEA certification and current CPR/BLS required
• Previous experience in post-acute, SNF, or long-term care settings (preferred)
• Strong clinical acumen, sound decision-making, and excellent communication skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with adaptability to changing patient needs and facility environments
• Comfort with EHR platforms used in SNF settings, including EPIC

For more information, please contact Tyler Riggs, Physician Talent Advisor at tyler.riggs@bjc.org

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.

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.

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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

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