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Interventional Cardiologist Opportunity | St. Louis Metro Area |Generous Sign-On + $100K Loan Repayment

BJC Medical Group H-1B Health and Care Full-timeBelleville, IL $750,000 per year (guaranteed for two years)
Posted Sep 19, 2026 · Expires Oct 12, 2026

Quick facts

Pay
$750,000 per year (guaranteed for two years)
Type
Full-time
Location
Belleville, IL
Background
PhD
Industry
Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
Visa in listing
H-1B
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Job description

Additional Information About The Role

BJC Medical Group part of BJC HealthCare and affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Interventional Cardiologist to join our growing cardiology team at Memorial Hospital Belleville, located just minutes from downtown St. Louis.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an interventional cardiologist seeking a busy, established practice with strong referral support, academic affiliation, excellent work-life balance, and exceptional earning potential.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • $750K Two-Year Guaranteed Salary
  • $50,000 Signing Bonus
  • Up to $100,000 Student Loan Repayment
  • $2,000 Monthly Fellowship Stipend for Fellows-in-Training
  • PSLF-Eligible Nonprofit Employer
  • H-1B Visa Sponsorship Available
  • Physician-Led Organization
  • Academic Affiliation with Washington University School of Medicine

Practice Highlights

  • Join a collaborative team of Interventional and Non-Invasive Cardiologists
  • Busy practice with the ability to build volume quickly
  • Shared call schedule of 1:4 or better
  • Monday-Friday flexible clinic schedule
  • Strong referral network across the BJC HealthCare system
  • Growing cardiovascular program with continued leadership investment
  • Clinic conveniently located on the hospital campus
  • Dedicated inpatient cardiologist and APP support
  • Strong cardiac and vascular support teams
  • Opportunity to focus on patient care while maintaining work-life balance

Compensation & Benefits

BJC Medical Group offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support both early-career and experienced physicians.

Financial Incentives

  • $750K Two-Year Guaranteed Salary
  • $50,000 Signing Bonus
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Up to $100,000 Student Loan Repayment
  • $2,000 Fellowship Training Stipend
  • Productivity-based wRVU compensation model after guarantee period
  • Transparent metrics
  • High long-term earning potential

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
  • CME Allowance + 5 CME Days
  • 4 Weeks PTO + 6 Paid Holidays
  • Claims-Made Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
  • 401(k) with up to 6% Employer Match
  • Roth and 457(b) Retirement Plans
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
  • Relocation up to $10,000

Why St. Louis?

The Greater St. Louis region consistently ranks among the best places for physicians seeking affordability, family-friendly communities, and access to major metropolitan amenities.

Enjoy:

  • Affordable housing compared to most major U.S. markets
  • Excellent public and private schools
  • Professional sports including Cardinals Baseball, Blues Hockey, CITY SC Soccer, and the St. Louis Battlehawks
  • Forest Park, one of the nation's largest urban parks
  • World-class museums, dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions
  • Convenient access to Lambert International Airport
  • A lower cost of living without sacrificing career opportunities

Live in Illinois or Missouri while enjoying an easy commute to practice.

Ideal Candidate

This Position Is Ideal For An Interventional Cardiologist Seeking:

  • A busy Interventional Cardiology practice
  • Strong physician leadership
  • Academic resources without the pressures of a purely academic environment
  • Long-term career growth
  • Excellent compensation and quality of life
  • A stable and nationally recognized health system

Learn More

Questions? Contact Angie Lueders at angela.lueders@bjc.org Or schedule time directly on my calendar: CLICK HERE

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

Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Practicing Specialty
  • Licensed Physician

Experience

Preferred Requirements

  • 2-5 years

Benefits And Legal Statement

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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, vision, 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

Visa sponsorship record

No public sponsorship records found

We didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name BJC Medical Group in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).

Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.

Which visas can work for this job

  • Mentioned in the listing

    H-1B

  • H-1B cap-exempt employer

    Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).

  • O-1 (extraordinary ability)

    For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.

Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.