Rural Family Medicine Physician - Hedrick Medical Center - Chillicothe, MO

BC/BE Family Medicine Physician Opportunity

Hedrick Medical Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Chillicothe, MO, is seeking a BC/BE family medicine physician to join a well-established outpatient clinic as part of Saint Luke's in Kansas City, MO.

Position Highlights:

• This role offers a traditional primary care panel with the opportunity to broaden your practice scope in a rural setting
• Our primary care clinic is part of a hospital-based multispecialty campus, offering on-site access to a wide range of specialists, including OB/GYN and General Surgery in the same clinic, for a highly collaborative environment
• Enjoy a balanced schedule with a 4-day work week (32 patient contact hours) plus one dedicated admin day; no weekends required
• The ideal candidate will be supported by excellent MA's and nurses, with strong collaboration with APPs
• Physicians have the option to round at local nursing homes; routine clinic call is handled by APPs
• Opportunity to precept medical students, if desired
• Patients with acute conditions have access to same-day clinic appointments for timely care; imaging and laboratory services are offered onsite to streamline patient care
• Fully integrated Epic EMR
• As a non-profit organization, employees qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Extremely competitive career employment package that includes a guaranteed salary in addition to excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision & malpractice insurance, tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match, paid time off & a generous yearly allowance for CME

Hedrick Medical Center is a part of Saint Luke's, the West Region of BJC Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States. It is a city-owned critical access hospital run and managed by Saint Luke's, and Joint Commission-accredited. Hedrick offers comprehensive care, including a 24-hour Emergency Department staffed by board-certified physicians, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing, surgery, rehabilitation services, a Women's Center featuring 3D mammography, an Intensive Care Unit featuring eICU, a specialty clinic, and primary care offices. Hedrick provides streamlined access to Saint Luke's expansive network of resources for patients requiring advanced care, ensuring residents receive compassionate care from some of the most experienced physicians in the nation in specialties such as cardiology, neurology, and oncology.

Saint Luke's serves the West Region of BJC Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States. Through its 10 hospitals and campuses, multiple health service organizations, and more than 100 primary and specialty care offices, Saint Luke's provides the highest levels of quality and compassionate health care and health-related services for patients in urban, suburban, and rural communities in 65 specialty services across 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas. Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and is one of the elite hospitals in the region. Saint Luke's is committed to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. BJC Health is one of the largest employers in Missouri and comprises 24 hospitals and hundreds of clinics and service organizations, operating in two distinct regions, serving patients in its East Region as BJC HealthCare.

Chillicothe lies in the heart of a rich agricultural section of the state 90 miles northeast of Kansas City and is the largest community in north central Missouri. Known as the Home of Sliced Bread, Chillicothe's population is currently around 9,000 with Livingston County having a total population of close to 15,000. The community has a lot to offer to both individuals and families including an 18-hole public golf course, a bowling alley, movie theater, skating rink, numerous restaurants including many chains & locally owned establishments, retail shopping, a water park, baseball complexes & recreational parks, the Grand River Area Family YMCA, and many other enjoyable activities. Additionally, north central Missouri is known for their access to numerous outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, and trail hiking.