BJC HealthCare·Saint Louis County, Missouri
The role involves managing acute and chronic illnesses and performing focused assessments within a gastroenterology specialty. Responsibilities include inpatient rounding, developing treatment plans, and providing immediate triage support for the emergency department.
Nurse Practitoiner or Physician Assistant Advanced Practice Provider GI Clinic (Outpatient) Weekend Coverage (1 weekend/month) Inpatient Rounding M-F, 8a-4:30p Weekends, 8a-4:30p For questions, and/or further details, please reach out to julia.parker2@bjc.org.
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.
Role Purpose The Physician Assistant-Specialty Hospitalist manages acute and chronic illnesses, performs focused assessments, interprets diagnostic studies, and initiates treatment plans and coordination with interdisciplinary teams in a hospital setting, within the scope of a given specialty (i.e. Gastroenterology, Neurology, Cardiology). This position navigates high-acuity cases, responds to rapid clinical changes, and ensures seamless transitions of care within the scope of a formal physician collaborative practice agreement. In this position, patient care is performed with considerable independence, guided by physician-approved protocols, and evaluated through chart review, consultations, and the observation of results under the general medical direction of the collaborating physician.
Participates in professional development Develops treatment plans, treats patients with acute problems including illnesses and minor injuries following a predetermined protocol in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. Completes rounding on the inpatient services and medical management of patients. Maintains and exhibits knowledge of specialty-specific pathophysiology, hospital protocols, regulatory requirements, and communication skills to support patient education, discharge planning, and coordination with consulting services. Maintains accessibility for calls directly from the emergency department to provide immediate triage support when needed. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor-PA Prog OR Master-PA Experience <2 years Licenses & Certifications Physician Assistant Preferred Requirements Education Doctorate Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience
Benefits: and Legal Statement
Candidates must be a certified Physician Assistant with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a PA program. While minimum experience is less than 2 years, a doctorate and 2-5 years of experience are preferred.
Market context
Physician openings in Missouri are typically driven by ongoing patient demand across outpatient and hospital settings, and roles like this often attract candidates who can work across state licensure requirements. Competition is usually shaped by board eligibility, active or obtainable Missouri and Kansas licensure, and readiness to meet certification and documentation expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and BCLS certification before applying.
