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BJC HealthCare

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An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.

$107,014 / year median in Missouri

+19% projected growth

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Additional Information About the Role BJC Medical Group is seeking a Nephrologist to join our busy multi-specialty group based at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, Missouri , located just over an hour from St. Louis, Missouri . Get the best of both worlds with a safe, tight-knit community and direct access to a major city. This position is to join our existing Nephrologist, Amresh Kumar | BJC and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a community with limited access to nephrology services. Rural Missouri continues to face a significant shortage of specialists, creating a tremendous need for physicians who are passionate about improving access to care and building long-term relationships with patients and families. #LI-JB2 Why This Opportunity Stands Out Opportunity to serve a community with significant unmet nephrology needs High demand for nephrology services with a strong referral network Join an established, board-certified nephrologist in a collaborative environment Outpatient focused with some inpatient consults and flexibility for virtual services Dedicated dialysis space and infusion center located on the hospital campus Convenient access to Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and rehabilitation services Large referral base from dozens of BJC Medical Group primary care providers Newly refreshed clinic space in 2026 Compensation & Benefits $30,000 commencement bonus Generous relocation assistance Two-year income guarantee Transition to a wRVU productivity model with strong long-term earning potential Comprehensive benefits including 401k with automatic 4% match Please feel free to reach out to Jennifer.

Burnett@bjc.org with any questions or to arrange a meeting please
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Hospital Affiliation:
Parkland Health Center includes a full-service acute-care hospital in Farmington, and a three-bed critical access hospital in Bonne Terre serving residents of St. Francois County and surrounding areas in southeastern Missouri. The Parkland-Farmington campus offers a full continuum of inpatient medical-surgical and intensive care, obstetrics, geriatric psychiatry and emergency services, along with a wide variety of outpatient services including a wound care clinic and the Huckstep Heart and Lung Center.
Farmington, Missouri Community Details:
Ranked by niche.com as one of the "Best Towns in Missouri" and "Best Towns to Raise a Family" Attractive home values , low cost of living and low unemployment levels Farmington has three state parks, 15 community parks and exceptional golf courses National retailers and local boutiques for downtown shopping Abundance of schools including public, private and parochial Get the best of both worlds with a safe, tight-knit community and direct access to a major city. 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. Medical Arts Clinic is a multi specialty clinic located in Farmington, Missouri. 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