Illinois
Posted: 09-Nov-25
Location: Columbia, Illinois
Internal Number: 72632
Join Our Team as a Family Medicine Physician in Columbia, Illinois!
Are you ready to make a difference in a vibrant community just 20 minutes from St. Louis, Missouri?
BJC Medical Group is seeking a passionate Family Medicine Physician to join our 100% outpatient Primary Care Clinic.
Position Highlights:
- 36 patient-facing hours per week
- Closed at 12 PM every Friday
- Flexible work schedule
- Nurse Triage Access Center for after hour needs
- One week per year on-call, phone requirement; backup to the backup (i.e. highly unlikely you will be called during your one week per year on-call)
- Mentorship opportunities available
- EPIC EMR inclusive of AI enhancements
- Join the foundational team of a growing practice and shape the future (and yours) of the expanding area of Columbia, IL.
- A truly exciting and rewarding opportunity!
- Collaboration between one physician and five APP's currently, with plans for additional renovation and growth to add one to two additional Family Medicine Physicians.
Compensation & Benefit Highlights:
- $300,000 2-year guaranteed salary, transitioning to a wRVU productivity compensation model
- High earning potential!
- Student loan reimbursement and residency stipend (if applicable)
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (and bonus)
- CME allowance with dedicated time off
- Comprehensive malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Retirement matching options through Fidelity's 401K or Roth
- 457b deferred compensation plan
If you're interested in making an impact and growing your career, email your resume to Carly Soults, Physician Talent Advisor, at carly.soults@bjc.org.
Your future and the community of Columbia await!
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
- Manages 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 Requirements
Education
- Doctorate-Medicine
Experience
- <2 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
- BOARD ELIGIBLE OR BOARD CERTIFIED IN PRACTICING SPECIALTY
- Licensed Physician
Preferred Requirements
Experience
- 2-5 years
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