2026 Internal Medicine/Family Medicine Physician Opening- Washington, MO

2026 Internal Medicine/Family Medicine Physician Opening- Washington, MO

Join Our Team:

At Esse Health, we believe physicians deserve a workplace where they can practice medicine the way it's meant to bepatient centered, collaborative, and supported by a culture that values innovation and work life balance.

If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter and your impact is felt every day, Esse Health is where you can truly thrive.

We are seeking a compassionate, entrepreneurial-minded Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our team as a partner, playing a key role in shaping the future, growth, and direction of our organization.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Achieve a healthy work-life balance with greater control over your practice, schedule, staff and more
• An environment free from hospital bureaucracy that allows faster decision-making and autonomy
• Collegial and supportive partners offering support, mentorship, and collaboration
• Innovative workflow solutionsincluding AI scribe technologythat support physician wellness, efficiency, and quality of care
• Providing 20% lower average cost of care compared to hospitals
• Infrastructure, training on best practices, transparency, and support that align quality outcomes with financial sustainability

What We Offer:

• 3-year guaranteed salary
• Your success is in your hands
• No cap on earning potential: Physicians are earning between $350K-$750K on average
• Shareholder track
• 4 weeks paid time off, with even more flexibility as a shareholder
• Paid holidays and 5 paid days for CME
• Profit sharing: % based on years in practice, not solely with Esse Health
• 7% for 0-9 years, 11% for 10+ years
• 401k with match
• Sign-on, relocation, CME allowance, and may also be eligible for retention bonus
• Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous

Practice Details:

• Take over a retiring physician's practice in 2026, with an overlap period to allow for mentorship, collaboration, and a smooth handoff of patientsensuring continuity of care and strong patient retention
• Collaborate with 2 Family Medicine Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Medical Assistants, an Office Manager, and additional support staff
• Value-based, longitudinal care practice with Medicare Advantage panel management, providing high-quality, coordinated care to improve outcomes and reduce costs
• Care Management resources available, extending care outside of the clinic
• Choose either an outpatient-only model or a traditional clinic-plus-inpatient model that utilizes hospitalists
• Monday - Friday: No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Clinic Hours:
• Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Call: low volume and phone only, 1:3 weeks
• See 16-20 patients per day on average
• Opportunity to incorporate sub-specialty care and mentor medical students and residents if desired
• Flexibility to focus on clinical areas of interest (e.g., ADHD, mental health, women's health, LGBTQ+ care, and more)
• NextGen EMR
• AI scribe technology and Dragon dictation available

About Esse Health, a Surround Care Company:

• Physician-owned and managed for over 30 years
• Independent, multi-specialty group: Allergy & Immunology, Child Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Urology
• 150 providers across 40 locations in the St. Louis metro area and surrounding communities, from Shiloh, IL to Washington, MO
• Disease Management Programs: Diabetes, Heart Failure, COPD, Obesity, Palliative C.A.R.E Program, Wellness Program
• Care Management support team includes In-Practice Health Coaches, Dietitians, Home Health, Transition Care, Memory Care, Behavioral Health Referral process, Facility Case managers, Hospice/ Palliative Care, Fit Kits, and much more
• Hospital at Home Services: Home Care, Home Medical Equipment, Pharmacy, Lab, Infusion Pharmacy, Imaging, EMS Transport, Remote Monitoring and more
• Practice Support Services: EMR (NextGen), Care Management, Lab, Corporate Development, IT, Ins/Patient Accts, Clinical Programs, Credentialing, Human Resources, Coding/Compliance, Quality, Practice Operations, Finance/Accounting, Purchasing, In-House Legal, Marketing, and Hospital at Home

Why Physicians Love Living & Working in Washington, MO:

Washington, Missouri offers physicians the rare opportunity to build a rewarding medical career without sacrificing quality of life. Just 45 minutes west of St. Louis, this growing riverfront community blends affordability, strong healthcare infrastructure, and a warm, family-friendly environmentmaking it an ideal place to live, practice, and thrive.

Exceptional Quality of Life

• Safe, welcoming community with a vibrant downtown full of restaurants, festivals, markets, and locally owned shops.
• Beautiful parks, riverfront trails, outdoor concerts, and year-round family events create a true sense of belonging.
• Short commute times and easy navigation mean more time for family, hobbies, and rest.

Affordable Living That Supports WorkLife Balance

• Cost of living well below national averagesyour income goes significantly further here.
• Wide range of housing options, from charming historic homes to new construction at prices far more attainable than major metros.
• Lower everyday expenses: groceries, utilities, childcare, and transportation.

A Community That Feels Like Home

• Signature eventsBBQ festivals, wine events, art fairs, holiday parades, riverfront concertsbring the town together.
• Excellent local schools, youth programs, and career opportunities make it a great place to raise a family.
• Warm, authentic Midwestern hospitality makes it easy to connect and get involved.

Population Snapshot

• This balanced population size creates the perfect environment for physicianslarge enough to support high-quality healthcare services, yet small enough to maintain meaningful patient relationships and a community feel.
• Washington's estimated population is 16,000
• Franklin County's population is estimated at 108,500

The Bottom Line for Physicians

• Washington, MO offers the best of both worlds: a rewarding clinical career and an exceptional lifestyle. Physicians move here for the professional opportunitiesand stay because of the people, the community, and the quality of life that's hard to match.

Washington Visitor Guide

Requirements:

• MD or DO
• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with plans to certify (AB or AOA)
• Missouri licensed or eligible to obtain licensure in Missouri

To apply or learn more, contact:

Kathy Berry, CPRP Physician Recruiter Office: View phone number on click.appcast.io Cell: 557-220-4208 View email address on click.appcast.io

Schedule a time to meet!

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