What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead the Future of Cardiology Care as Medical Director position at BJC HealthCare?
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
✅ 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
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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
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred Requirements
Experience
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
Salary : $50,000