Deliver the Kind of Medicine You Envisioned; Primary Care Physician Opportunities, Established St. Louis Practices, Planned Retirements (2026–2029)

Description Join Our Team: At Esse Health, we believe physicians deserve a workplace where they can practice medicine the way it’s meant to be—patient 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 solutions—including AI scribe technology—that support physician wellness, efficiency, and quality of care Providing 20% lower average cost of care compared to hospitals Resources, training on best practices, and a strong infrastructure to support patient care beyond the clinic Onboarding, business, and practice ramp up support provided What We Offer: Shareholder track 3-year guaranteed salary Your success is in your hands No cap on earning potential: Physicians are earning between $350K-$750K on average 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 years in practice, not solely with Esse Health 7% for 0-9 years, 11% for 10+ years 401k with match Eligible for Sign-on, Relocation, CME Allowance, and 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: Work alongside established Physician partners with Nurse Practitioners, Medical Assistants, an Office Manager, and additional support staff Choose either an outpatient-only model or a traditional clinic-plus-inpatient model that utilizes hospitalists Select a community environment that fits your lifestyle: St. Louis region opportunities in Missouri and Illinois—including rural, urban, and suburban settings Monday - Friday clinic hours No nights, weekends, or holidays Initial Schedule: 4.5 days patient care with .5 days set aside for administrative work Call: phone only, light and typically triaged first 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) Value-based, longitudinal care practice with Medicare Advantage panel management, providing high-quality, coordinated care to improve outcomes and reduce costs Care Management and Hospital at Home resources available, extending care outside of the clinic 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 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 Physician Recruiter [email protected] 314-851-1033 Schedule a time to meet!