Family Medicine Physician Job at SSM Health in Richmond Heights, MO (Richmond Heights)

Join Our Rapidly Growing Family Medicine Practice

SSM Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Family Medicine Physician to join our thriving practice in the prestigious Boulevard area of Richmond Heights, Missouri. This opportunity offers the perfect combination of professional growth and sustainable work-life balance in one of St. Louis's most desirable communities.

Position Highlights

• Full-Time Opportunity : 1.0 FTE position with consistent Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm schedule
• Financial Security : Two-year guaranteed salary with attractive $20,000 sign-on bonus
• Practice Growth : Join a practice experiencing rapid expansion with immediate new patient availability
• Patient Volume : Build your practice quickly within first two years, eventually seeing 18-20 patients daily
• Modern Facilities : Work in a spacious practice with 10 exam rooms, a provider collaboration area, and shared offices
• Outpatient Focus : 100% outpatient practice - no hospital rounding or inpatient responsibilities
• Minimal Call : Extremely light call burden with dedicated after‑hours RN triage system

Call Schedule

Our innovative approach to call provides excellent work‑life balance:

• Providers manage their patient calls when necessary
• Comprehensive after‑hours RN triage system handles most patient concerns
• Typically phone‑based consultations
• Extremely rare after‑hours requirements
• No hospital or ER call responsibilities

Practice Growth Potential

• Only one current provider accepting new patients
• Significant unmet demand in the community
• Strategic location in The Boulevard development
• Supportive referral network within the SSM Health system
• Marketing support to build your patient panel
• Opportunity to develop a focused area of practice interest

The Boulevard Location

• Prime location in upscale Richmond Heights
• Surrounded by retail, dining, and residential properties
• Excellent visibility and accessibility
• Modern, state‑of‑the‑art clinical facilities
• Convenient for both patients and providers
• Easy access to major highways and public transportation

Comprehensive Benefits

• Two‑year guaranteed salary plus productivity incentives
• $20,000 sign‑on bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• CME allowance and professional development support
• Retirement benefits with employer matching
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Relocation assistance available

The Ideal Candidate

We're seeking a Board‑Certified/Board‑Eligible Family Medicine physician who brings:

• Passion for outpatient primary care
• Interest in building a long‑term practice
• Commitment to relationship‑based patient care
• Team‑oriented approach to healthcare delivery
• Missouri licensure or eligibility

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.