Additional Information About the RolePediatrician
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital | Sullivan, MO
Practice Your Way with BJC HealthCare & Washington University Support
Small Community. Big Resources. Your Terms.
Opportunity OverviewMissouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is seeking a
BoardCertified or BoardEligible Pediatrician to join an established
community pediatrics practice in
Sullivan, Missouri, serving eastcentral Missouri. This
pediatrician job offers a
guaranteed salary, signon or start bonus, student loan repayment, worklife balance, and the support of
BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Practice Flexibility- Control your patient volume — as busy or balanced as you prefer
- Subspecialty interests welcome and supported
- Shape your practice to match your professional goals and comfort level
- Strong administrative support with a true oneteam approach
- Inpatient pediatric privileges available at a community hospital pace
BrandNew Facility- Newly built, stateoftheart medical office building opening soon
- Modern pediatric clinic designed for optimal workflow
- Growing practice in an expanding, highneed community
Exceptional Compensation & Benefits- Competitive guaranteed salary
- Signon bonus
- Residency stipend (for recent graduates)
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Productivitybased compensation with bonus incentives after guarantee
- Generous relocation package
- Annual CME allowance + 5 CME days
WorkLife Balance- Reasonable call structure with ongoing volume review
- Collaborative coverage and supportive leadership
- Primarily Monday–Friday schedule
- Call and newborn rounding - 1:4
- Community hospital setting without bigsystem burnout
The BJC & WashU Advantage
- 230+ clinics and 14 hospitals across the region
- Washington University specialist consultation via Epic
- Academic resources without academic politics
- Enterprisewide Epic EMR with AI enhancements
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital offers the personal feel of a small community hospital with the strength and stability of one of the nation’s leading nonprofit health systems.
Comprehensive Pediatric Care Includes:
- Newborn through adolescent care
- Wellchild visits and immunizations
- Developmental screenings
- Acute illness and injury management
- Chronic disease management (asthma, ADHD, diabetes, etc.)
- Sports physicals and school health visits
- Inpatient pediatric care when needed
- Close collaboration with OB/GYN for seamless newborn care
About Sullivan, Missouri
Sullivan is a welcoming and growing community of approximately 7,000 residents, located in scenic Crawford County.
Why Physicians Love Living Here:
- Your income goes further — low cost of living
- Safe, tightknit community with authentic smalltown charm
- Strong local schools with community support
- Outdoor recreation: Meramec River, Meramec State Park, hiking, fishing, camping, kayaking
- Local events, farmers markets, and festivals
- Easy access to larger metro areas without the daily grind
Ideal For:
This role is ideal for a rural or community pediatrician, including a new graduate, seeking a sustainable physician opportunity in Missouri.
- Physicians seeking relief from high costofliving markets
- Pediatricians who value communitybased medicine
- Families seeking safe neighborhoods and strong schools
- Providers who want to know their patients—and be known
- Those prioritizing quality of life over bigcity volume
Interested?
For more information, please contact:
Carly Soults, Physician Talent Advisor
carly.soults@bjc.org
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OverviewMissouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care service to residents in Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties.
The hospital has enhanced and expanded the health care services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state-of-the-art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multiroom surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center. A 22,500 square-foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St. Louis area.
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics providing quality health care to surrounding communities. In addition, the hospital operates a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers.
The Sullivan medical clinic is a well-established, multi-discipline physician group providing family, internal and OB care.
Preferred QualificationsRole Purpose
Ensures optimal care and promotes safety of patients admitted to assigned service in cooperation with the private attending staff and nursing staff. Communicates with staff, patients, and families.
Responsibilities
Manages the medical care of assigned patients.Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the health care team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes.Performs and documents histories and physicals in the patient's medical record as required by hospital by-laws.Supervises and instructs medical students and residents assigned to service. Assists in the learning needs of residents and students as assessed.Minimum Requirements
Education
Doctorate - Medicine
Experience
2-5 yearsSupervisor Experience
No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications
Licensed Physician Benefits and Legal StatementBJC 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
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
Qualifications:
Role Purpose
Ensures optimal care and promotes safety of patients admitted to assigned service in cooperation with the private attending staff and nursing staff. Communicates with staff, patients, and families.
Responsibilities
Manages the medical care of assigned patients.Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the health care team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes.Performs and documents histories and physicals in the patient's medical record as required by hospital by-laws.Supervises and instructs medical students and residents assigned to service. Assists in the learning needs of residents and students as assessed.Minimum Requirements
Education
Doctorate - Medicine
Experience
2-5 yearsSupervisor Experience
No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications
Licensed PhysicianEducation:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME