BJC Healthcare

Lead the Future of Cardiology Care as Medical Director

Belleville, IL

full-time
Inpatient

BJC Medical Groupis 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

Opportunity to help shape a growing cardiology program projected to reach 12–15 FTEs

✅ 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

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

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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 *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

Posted August 3, 2026