Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician - Primary Care | Outpatient | Southern Missouri (Farmington)

Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine) – Bonne Terre, MO (Southern Missouri)

100% Outpatient | High HPSA Score | Loan Repayment | Physician Leadership Opportunity

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join an established primary care practice in Bonne Terre, Missouri—located in southeastern Missouri (southern Missouri region), just one hour south of St. Louis.

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This is a 100% outpatient primary care physician (PCP) opportunity offering exceptional work-life balance, leadership potential, and the stability of a large nonprofit health system, all backed by BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine.

Why This Primary Care Physician Opportunity Stands Out

• Established clinic with 2 experienced Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA)
• Built-in patient panel with immediate volume
• Opportunity to expand primary care access in southeastern Missouri
• Supported by one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S.

Practice Highlights – Outpatient Only Physician Job

• 100% outpatient – no inpatient or hospital call
• Monday–Friday schedule (36 patient-facing hours)
• No evenings, no weekends – excellent work-life balance
• Established practice with APP and clinical support staff
• Minimal call requirement: 1 week/year (tertiary backup, rarely contacted)
• After-hours care handled by centralized nurse triage

Onsite & System Resources

• Onsite lab, radiology, CT, ultrasound, sleep lab
• Rotating specialists: orthopedics, pulmonology, pediatric cardiology
• Epic EMR with AI-enhanced tools
• Seamless collaboration with BJC & WashU specialists

Compensation & Benefits – Missouri Physician Job

• Competitive base salary + 2-year guarantee, then wRVU model with rural incentive factor
• Sign-on bonus: $55K (experienced) | $35K (residents)
• Student loan repayment eligibility (NHSC + PSLF qualified employer)
• Relocation assistance + residency stipend (if applicable)

Additional Benefits:

• 4 weeks PTO + 6 paid holidays
• CME allowance + dedicated CME days
• 401(k), Roth, and 457(b) retirement plans
• Malpractice with tail coverage

Visa Sponsorship Available | IMG-Friendly

• J1 Visa Waiver Sponsorship (Conrad 30 Program)
• Located in a High HPSA + Medically Underserved Area (MUA)

Eligible for:

• NHSC Loan Repayment
• Federal & state incentive programs

Location

• Located in southeastern Missouri, within the greater St. Louis region
• Low cost of living + affordable housing
• Easy access to city amenities while enjoying small-town quality of life

Responsibilities

• Manages the medical care of patient panel by providing or otherwise arranging for inpatient hospital care of physician’s patients, either through regular hospital rounds, making arrangements with one or more hospitalist(s) or other qualified physician to provide coverage for physician’s hospitalized patients consistent with Medical Staff requirements.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the care team to ensure excellent patient care outcomes at the clinic location(s) designated by BJC and any other BJC clinical outreach location to which physician may be assigned as patient care demands.
• Performs and documents medical histories and physicals in the patient’s medical record as required by hospital medical staff bylaws.
• Provides or arranges for call coverage for clinic patients and inpatient call coverage in a manner acceptable to BJC and in accordance with Medical Staff bylaws, while observing and following all BJC policies and procedures and all applicable legal, ethical and professional standards.
• Collaborates and teaches advanced practice providers, support staff or any care team member assigned in the care of physician’s patient panel.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (MD/DO)
• Licensed Physician
• Doctorate in Medicine
• Less than 2 years of experience in primary care (or 2–5 years of experience – preferred)
• No supervisor experience required

Legal Statement/Ethics

Equal Opportunity Employer. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Contact

Carly Soults
Physician Talent Advisor – BJC Medical Group
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