Family Practice - Without OB Physician

Join a Growing Direct Primary Care Practice in Columbia, Missouri

Big Tree Medical is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to join our Columbia, Missouri practice as a Direct Primary Care Physician and Supervisory Physician , overseeing a team of approximately six Nurse Practitioners.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an established and thriving Direct Primary Care organization known for delivering highly personalized, relationship-based care. As patient demand continues to grow, we are expanding our physician team to increase access while preserving the quality, continuity, and meaningful patient relationships that define our model.

We're looking for a physician who enjoys practicing broad-scope primary care, values strong relationships with patients, and is excited to mentor and support a collaborative team of Nurse Practitioners. If you're seeking an environment that prioritizes quality over volume, offers the time and autonomy to care for patients thoughtfully, and values teamwork and culture, we'd love to connect with you.

About Big Tree Medical

Founded in 2017 by Dr. Adam Wheeler, Big Tree Medical is a membership-based Direct Primary Care organization built on the belief that healthcare should be personal, accessible, and affordable. Through our membership model, providers care for smaller patient panels, spend more time with patients, and practice medicine without the administrative burdens and productivity pressures often associated with traditional insurance-based care.

Headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, with additional locations across central Missouri, Big Tree Medical provides comprehensive primary care along with services such as hormone replacement therapy, medical weight management, and longevity-focused care. Our team is known for its collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and shared commitment to building meaningful relationships with patients and one another.

Big Tree Medical is part of KerixHealth , a physician-led healthcare organization dedicated to expanding access to relationship-based care through innovative primary care, urgent care, and employer-sponsored health services. Backed by the strength and resources of a growing organization, Big Tree Medical maintains the culture, autonomy, and patient-first philosophy that make Direct Primary Care so rewarding for both providers and patients.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

• Join an established and growing Direct Primary Care practice in Columbia, Missouri
• No call responsibilities
• Predictable schedule with four clinical days and one administrative day each week
• Serve as Supervisory Physician for approximately six Nurse Practitioners
• Smaller patient panels and longer appointment times
• Focus on patient care, prevention, and outcomes rather than RVUs
• Broad-scope primary care with clinical autonomy
• Collaborative, physician-led culture with strong provider support
• Opportunity to help shape the continued growth of a successful organization
• Stable, established practice with a proven Direct Primary Care model