Neuroimmunology (MS) Specialist | Outpatient Focus + Subspecialty Autonomy

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. The MS Center is located at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and specializes in Multiple Sclerosis.

Location : Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, MO

Contact : Rachel Murray,

Role Title

Multiple Sclerosis Neurologist

Practice Highlights

• Join established group of MS trained Neurologists
• Neuroimmunology Fellows are welcome to apply
• Outpatient practice limited to neuroimmunology
• Experienced MS Neurologist preferred
• Providers typically see 12-15 patients per day
• Shared practice call with NO stroke call
• Dedicated Neuro hospital floor on campus
• Clinical research center for phase 1-3 trials with study coordinator
• Candidates who can read EMG or EEG would be a plus
• Ample experienced staff including MAs, RNs, LPNs and Patient Service Reps
• Comprehensive regional center established in 2008 with 4000+ MS patients

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive two-year guarantee starting at $350,000 based on skills and experience
• Sign-on bonus $50,000
• $2,000 monthly Fellowship stipend
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance and time off
• Retirement options include 401k with match, 403b, 457b, and a pension plan
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, pharmacy, long-term disability, life, and malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Hospital Affiliation

• Missouri Baptist Medical Center, located in St. Louis, MO, is a magnet institution and is highly ranked regionally. It is rated as “high-performing” in several procedures and conditions by U.S. News: aortic valve surgery, COPD, colon cancer surgery, heart failure, heart bypass surgery, hip replacement, knee replacement, and lung cancer surgery.

About Saint Louis

• St. Louis offers attractions such as the St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park, The Muny, Busch Stadium, Scottrade Center, and more.
• Professional sports teams include the Blues, Cardinals, and St. Louis CITY SC.
• Variety of dining options, wineries and microbreweries.
• Cost of living and housing in a major metropolitan area with good school options and family-friendly communities.

Role Purpose & Responsibilities

The physician will provide professional medical services within the practicing specialty to the best of the physician’s ability through direct patient care and may spend additional time on related duties such as completing medical records, MyChart consultations and inbasket management, patient-specific education, and collaboration with advanced practice providers and the care team.

• Manage medical care of patient panel, including inpatient hospital care when needed or arranging coverage with hospitalists while meeting Medical Staff requirements.
• Collaborate with patients, families and care team to ensure excellent patient care outcomes at clinic locations designated by BJC and any other outreach locations.
• Perform and document medical histories and physicals in the medical record as required by hospital medical staff bylaws.
• Provide or arrange for call coverage for clinic patients and inpatient care, adhering to BJC policies and professional standards.
• Collaborate and train advanced practice providers and support staff involved in patient care.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; the ability to work in a constant state of alertness is essential.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Doctorate, Medicine

• Experience: No specific supervisor experience required

• Licenses & Certifications: Board Eligible or Board Certified in Practicing Specialty; Licensed Physician

Preferred Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience

Benefits & Legal Statement

• BJC Total Rewards: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and legal services
• Disability insurance paid by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Note: The information provided is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to be exhaustive. Equal Opportunity Employer.