Specialty	Endocrinology
Profession	Physician

Additional Information About the Role

Endocrinologist Opportunity | Parkland Health Center

Parkland Health Center | BJC Medical Group

Farmington, Missouri

Contact Rachel Murray at [email protected] to learn more.

Parkland Health Center and BJC Medical Group are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Endocrinologist to join a growing, patient-focused practice serving a large and expanding patient population throughout southeast Missouri.

This is an exciting opportunity to establish and grow a comprehensive endocrinology practice backed by a strong primary care referral network, robust hospital resources, and significant unmet community demand. With more than 40,000 patients meeting diabetic criteria within the service area, physicians have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while building a thriving practice.

Practice Highlights

100% Endocrinology practice within a multispecialty clinic environment
Strong referral base with significant growth potential
Opportunity to build a new endocrinology platform with institutional support
Flexible outpatient-focused schedule
Minimal inpatient responsibilities
Telemedicine and virtual practice options available
Epic EMR with remote access capabilities
Diabetes educator, pharmacists, laboratory services, and hospital resources available on campus
Opportunity for a 4-day workweek (negotiable)

Clinical Scope

Physicians may treat a broad range of endocrine disorders, including:

Diabetes
Thyroid disorders
Metabolic conditions
Calcium and bone disorders
Osteoporosis
Obesity medicine
Adrenal disorders
Lipid disorders

Procedures

Ultrasound
Biopsy procedures

Schedule

1.0 FTE position
36 patient-facing hours per week
Primarily outpatient practice
Minimal inpatient rounding

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive two-year guaranteed salary
$30,000 signing bonus
Student loan assistance up to $100,000 over five years
Resident/Fellow stipend of $2,000 per month
Quality incentive bonus opportunity
Relocation assistance
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
CME allowance: 5 days and $4,000 annually
20 days of paid time off plus holidays
Comprehensive retirement benefits

Why Parkland Health Center?

Located in a welcoming and affordable community, Parkland Health Center offers physicians an exceptional quality of life while providing access to the resources and clinical excellence of BJC HealthCare. The combination of strong patient demand, supportive leadership, and growth opportunities makes this an outstanding opportunity for an endocrinologist seeking to build a meaningful and successful practice.

Overview

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

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The physician will provide professional medical services within the practicing Specialty to the best of physicians 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 physicians patients, either through regular hospital rounds, making arrangements with one or more hospitalist(s) or other qualified physician to provide coverage for physicians 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 patients 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 physicians 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 were 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

Physician - Endocrinology