Family Practice - Without OB Physician

An employer-sponsored primary care clinic in Mount Sterling, Illinois is seeking a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician for a long-term contract assignment. This opportunity offers a predictable weekday schedule, low patient volume, longer appointment times, and the ability to practice comprehensive, relationship-based medicine in a collaborative outpatient setting.

This role is ideal for physicians who enjoy preventive care, wellness visits, chronic disease management, occupational health exposure, and developing long-term relationships with patients and families.

Opportunity Highlights

• Full-time outpatient opportunity
• 36-hour work week
• Primary care clinic serving employees, spouses, and dependents ages 2+
• Average 7-12 patients per day
• EPIC EMR
• 45-minute annual physicals and 30-minute office visits
• Collaborative multidisciplinary care team
• Employer-sponsored healthcare model
• Manufacturing facility health clinic
• Long-term assignment through December 2027 with potential extension
• On-site laboratory services
• Strong clinical and administrative support

Practice Setting

Providers will work in an employer-sponsored healthcare clinic serving employees and their families. Unlike traditional volume-driven practices, this clinic emphasizes accessible, comprehensive primary care and preventive medicine in a patient-centered environment.

The practice is designed to allow physicians adequate time with patients while promoting continuity of care, wellness initiatives, and proactive health management.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services for patients ages 2+
• Conduct annual physicals and preventive wellness examinations
• Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and chronic health conditions
• Perform routine office procedures and preventive screenings
• Provide women's health services, including Pap smears
• Administer immunizations and preventive care services
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory testing
• Discuss diagnostic findings and treatment plans with patients
• Provide health education and lifestyle counseling
• Coordinate care with community specialists and healthcare providers
• Document patient encounters within EPIC EMR

Schedule

36 Hours Per Week

• Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: Off
• Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Friday: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Additional Details

• 1-hour unpaid lunch
• Weekday schedule only
• No call requirements
• No weekend responsibilities
• Virtual interview process
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment through December 2027
• Potential for extension

Patient Volume & Support

• Average 7-12 patients per day
• Annual physicals scheduled for 45 minutes
• Standard office visits scheduled for 30 minutes
• Patients ages 2 and older
• Four exam rooms
• Dedicated provider offices
• On-site laboratory
• Support team includes:
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Patient Care Coordinator
  • Athletic Trainers
• Focus on preventive, relationship-based care

Qualifications Required

• Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician (ABFM or ACOFP)
• Active Illinois Medical License
• Active DEA Registration
• BLS Certification
• Minimum 1-2 years of physician experience in:
  • Family Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Occupational Health
  • Urgent Care
• Outpatient clinic experience required

Preferred

• EPIC EMR experience
• Occupational Medicine experience
• Employee Health experience
• DOT Certification
• Preventive Care and Wellness experience
• Experience caring for diverse patient populations

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Four-day work week with Wednesday off
• Low patient volume averaging 7-12 patients daily
• Longer appointment times
• Strong multidisciplinary support team
• EPIC EMR
• Collaborative practice environment
• Employer-sponsored healthcare model
• Quality-focused patient care
• Long-term assignment stability through 2027
• Excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships

Experienced Family Medicine Physicians with backgrounds in primary care, occupational medicine, employee health, or urgent care are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration for this Sterling, Illinois opportunity.