Primary Care Physician

Primary Care Physician

Arthur Center is looking for a Primary Care Physician (MD or DO) who is passionate about community health and ready to serve as a trusted healthcare entry point for patients across central Missouri. In this role, you will provide comprehensive, relationship-based primary care to a diverse patient population - from routine wellness visits and preventive care to chronic disease management and early illness intervention. With a 4-day schedule, flexible hours, a robust benefits package, and access to loan repayment programs, this is an opportunity to do meaningful, mission-driven work without sacrificing quality of life.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary healthcare entry point for patients presenting for routine checkups, preventive care, and early-stage illness management.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including complete medical histories and physical examinations.
• Analyze diagnostic results and laboratory tests to determine accurate clinical diagnoses and develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Work with patients in crisis states presenting by phone or walk-in as needed.

• Prescribe medications and therapies appropriate to each patient's diagnosis and clinical needs.
• Monitor treatment efficacy, watch for side effects, and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Counsel patients on medication adherence, allergies, and safe medication practices.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, physician assistants, behavioral health clinicians, and specialists to coordinate seamless, high-quality patient care.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care with internal and external providers as clinically appropriate.
• Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational committees as requested.

• Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with all applicable legal and confidentiality standards including HIPAA.
• Meet internal and external reporting requirements including data collection for quality improvement.
• Perform other duties as requested by department leadership.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with an active, unrestricted medical license in the state of Missouri.
• Completion of an accredited Primary Care residency program.
• Board Certified preferred; Board Eligible considered.
• Active DEA license with the ability to prescribe controlled substances, including buprenorphine, or willingness to obtain the necessary waiver.
• Minimum of two to five years of directly applicable clinical experience preferred.
• Active Medicaid numbers and NPI preferred.

Top Benefits or Perks

• 4 – 10 hour day schedule with flexible hours - real work-life balance
• Competitive compensation with bonus pay opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision; Life insurance | 401(k)
• CME package provided annually to invest in your continued professional development
• Generous PTO
• Loan repayment program eligibility - as a dual designated FQHC and CCBHC, Arthur Center qualifies for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program.