BJC Healthcare

Inpatient Cardiologist - Weekday Schedule with APP Support

Belleville, IL

$600-650k
full-time
Inpatient

Memorial Hospital Belleville

Job Highlights

  • Loan Repayment or Assistance Offered
  • Non-Profit Employer
  • Less than 1 Hour from an International Airport
  • Join a growing cardiology program with strong leadership support—while enjoying the flexibility to live in Belleville, St. Louis, or the surrounding Metro East communities.

    BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Cardiologist to join our inpatient cardiology team in a weekday-focused role at Memorial Hospital Belleville. This position is intentionally structured as an alternative to traditional cardiology hospitalist models and is designed to support clinical excellence, consistency, and long-term sustainability for the provider.

    Physicians in this role provide inpatient cardiology care on a Monday through Friday schedule, offering a great work-life balance with limited weekends.

    Please reach out to Angela.Lueders@bjc.org with any questions. CLICK HERE to access my calendar and select a time that works best for you, to discuss details.

    Position Overview

    • Inpatient cardiology coverage on a Monday–Friday schedule
    • Model designed to avoid extended 7-day work stretches
    • Advanced Practice Provider support for inpatient rounding, allowing physicians to focus on complex clinical decision-making
    • Integrated cardiology service line within BJC HealthCare
    • Collegial, team-based practice environment
    • Strong operational and administrative support
    • Access to established inpatient systems and resources
    • Emphasis on quality, safety, and continuity of care

    Schedule & Lifestyle

    • Consistent weekday schedule
    • Structured approach to coverage that supports work-life balance
    • Designed for physicians seeking stability and routine in an inpatient practice
    • Shared call (no less than 1:4)

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and role structure
    • $50,000 signing bonus
    • Comprehensive benefits package, including malpractice coverage

    Ideal Candidate:

    • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology
    • Commitment to high-quality inpatient care
    • Interest in a weekday-focused inpatient practice model
    • Team-oriented approach to patient care

    About BJC Healthcare

    We are based in St. Louis, MO, and serve our region through our 13 community hospitals and service organizations. Through our partners at Washington University and their stellar training programs, we offer our patients access to the some of the finest sub-specialty care in the world, while maintaining our community focus. BJC Medical Group is made up of more than 700 clinicians across more than 120 clinics across a full spectrum of specialty care ranging from Family Medicine to advanced Cardiac Care. We are a physician-led organization and live our mission every day. We hope you will consider joining us. “The World's Best Medicine Begins with You...”

    Compensation Details

    $600-650k

    Compensation & Benefit Highlights: •Competitive compensation •$50,000 Sign-on bonus •Relocation assistance •Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and more •Malpractice insurance with tail coverage •Matching 401k and 457b deferred comp plan •Allowed time off and CME allowance

    Location Insights

    • A-

      Access to Outdoor Activities

    • A-

      Access to Parks

    • A-

      Commute

    • A-

      Cost of Living

    • A-

      Overall

    • B+

      Access to Restaurants

    • Total Population

      42,155

    • Median Rent

      $925

    • Median Home Value

      $122,700

    • Median Income

      $60,573

    Posted February 9, 2026