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Additional Information About the RoleBJC Medical Group is seeking a BE/BC Gastroenterololgist to join our busy Outpatient Center in Edwardsville, Illinois, just minutes from downtown St. Louis.   This is an exciting time to join our new GI practice based in a beautiful newly remodeled building with dozens of referring primary care physicians. Please feel free to reach out to Jennifer.Burnett@ with any questions. Or possibly we can arrange a time to discuss details, simply CLICK HERE to access my calendar and select a time that works best for you. Practice Overview:Spacious beautiful clinic and brand new GI Labs4 GI Labs to be open in the 1st Quarter of 2025Join this large multi-speciality clinic with dozens of referring PCPsUrgent care and Primary Care in the same building - great source of new patientsEmployed position with ample support and mentorshipExperienced and friendly staffCompetitive Compensation and Benefits including:$50,000 signing bonusGuaranteed salary planMedical, dental, life, disability insurance and much moreComprehensive relocation assistanceRetirement plans4 weeks ATO plus an additional 6 holidays, 1 week CMEEdwardsville is just 20 minutes from Downtown St. LouisFamily Circle named it "Top 10 Best Towns for Families"Home to Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleGet the best of both worlds - small town feel just 20 minutes from big city amenities!Abundance of shopping, dining and entertainment optionsChildren's Museum and Ars CenterMultiple bike trails, 6 beautiful parks and 4 lakes#LI-JB2  OverviewBJC 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 QualificationsRole PurposeThe 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. ResponsibilitiesManages 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 RequirementsEducationDoctorate-MedicineExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsBOARD ELIGIBLE OR BOARD CERTIFIED IN PRACTICING SPECIALTYLicensed PhysicianPreferred RequirementsExperience2-5 years Benefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt 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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCPension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to /Benefits*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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