Internal Medicine, A 30+ Year Legacy of Independence and Exceptional Outcomes

Job Description

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Build Your Practice at Esse Health:

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

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

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We are seeking a compassionate, entrepreneurial-minded Primary Care physician to join our team in 2027 and help serve patients in the South County region of St. Louis.

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What Sets Us Apart:

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• Physician autonomy that supports a healthy work-life balance, with greater control over your practice, schedule, staff, and more
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• A collaborative culture where physicians are supported and have access to leadership
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• Innovative care model with dedicated support services that support physician wellness, efficiency, and quality of care
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• Career fulfillment and satisfaction, delivering care at a significantly lower cost than hospitals
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• Robust infrastructure, proven best-practice training, and transparent reporting that connect quality care with financial sustainability
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• An environment free from hospital bureaucracy that allows faster decision-making 
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Practice Highlights :

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• Take over a busy practice from a retiring physician, including transition support and warm patient hand-offs
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• Collaborative environment, joining Physician Partners, Advanced Practice Providers, Medical Assistants, an Office Manager, and additional support staff
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• Outpatient, adult-only practice with flexibility to focus on clinical interests
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• Opportunity to incorporate subspecialty care and mentor medical students and residents if desired
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Schedule & Hours:

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• Clinic hours: MonFri, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
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• Schedule: 4.5 days patient care + 0.5 day administrative (greater flexibility as a shareholder)
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Call:

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• Outpatient phone call only
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• 1:7 weeks
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Patient Volume & Support:

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• Gradual onboarding ramp-up to build confidence with the EMR, patient care, flow, and coding
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• Target at least 18 patients/day as comfort and efficiency increase for financial success 
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• Care Management and Hospital at Home resources available, extending care outside of the clinic
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• Support staff function at the top of their training, assisting with in-basket management, refills, prior auths, and care coordination 
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Clinical Exposure:

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• Broad mix including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and complex cases
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• Some patients with advanced conditions 
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Procedures & Office Details:

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• Procedures based on physician preference (joint injections, biopsies, wound care, etc.)
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• In-house lab, IV services, liquid nitrogen, and on-site X-ray
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• Daily courier service to main Esse lab; results integrated into EMR
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• Lean Clinical Practice Model focused on efficiency, workflow optimization, and quality outcomes
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Additional:

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• Telehealth available
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• NextGen EMR
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• AI scribe technology and Dragon dictation
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What We Offer:

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• Shareholder Track
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• 3-year guaranteed salary
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• No earning cap; strong income potential based on practice model, patient outcomes, and career stage\n
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  • Physicians are earning $350K-$750K on average
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• 4 weeks paid time off, paid holidays, and 5 paid days for CME, with even more flexibility as a shareholder
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• Profit sharing and long-term financial growth opportunity
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• Eligible for sign-on, relocation, CME allowance, and retention bonus
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• 401k with match
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• Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous
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Requirements:

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

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\n South County, MO offers physicians the best of both worldsan established, family-friendly community with strong referral networks and close proximity to St. Louis, combined with excellent schools, affordable living, and a balanced lifestyle that supports both professional growth and personal well-being.\n

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To Learn More or to Apply, Contact:

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View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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Schedule a time to meet! 

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