Internal Medicine, More Autonomy, Better Balance, Exceptional Care:

Job Description

Build Your Practice at Esse Health:

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.

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.

We are seeking a compassionate, entrepreneurial-minded Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our team in 2026.

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
• Innovative workflow solutionsincluding AI scribe technologythat support physician wellness, efficiency, and quality of care
• Collegial and supportive partners offering mentorship and collaboration
• 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

Practice Details:

• Value-based, longitudinal care practice with Medicare Advantage panel management, providing high-quality, coordinated care 
• Take over a retiring physician 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 others
• Support staff function at the top of their training, assisting with in-basket management, refills, prior auths, and care coordination 
• 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. 
• Schedule: 4.5 days patient care and .5 days set aside for administrative work (more flexibility as a shareholder)
• Call: low volume and phone only, 1:3 weeks
• Volume: Gradual onboarding ramp-up to build confidence with the EMR, patient care, flow, and coding
  • Target at least 18 patients/day as comfort and efficiency increase for financial success 
• 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, womens health, LGBTQ+ care, and more)
• NextGen EMR
• AI Scribe technology and Dragon dictation available 

What We Offer:

• 3-Year guaranteed salary
• Your success is in your hands
  • No cap on earning potential: Physicians are earning $350K-$750K on average 
• Shareholder Track
• 4 weeks paid time off, with even more flexibility as a shareholder
• 9 paid holidays and 5 paid days for CME
• Profit sharing based on total years in practice 
  • 7% for 0-9 years, 11% for 10+ years
• Eligible for sign-on, relocation, CME allowance, and retention bonus
• 401k with match
• Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous

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 Learn More or to Apply, Contact:

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Schedule a time to meet! 

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.
  • Washingtons estimated population is 16,000
  • Franklin Countys 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 thats hard to match.

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