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 Primary Care physician to join our team in 2027 and help serve patients in the South County region of St. Louis.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Physician autonomy that supports a healthy work-life balance, with greater control over your practice, schedule, staff, and more
- A collaborative culture where physicians are supported and have access to leadership
- Innovative care model with dedicated support services that support physician wellness, efficiency, and quality of care
- Career fulfillment and satisfaction, delivering care at a significantly lower cost than hospitals
- Robust infrastructure, proven best-practice training, and transparent reporting that connect quality care with financial sustainability
- An environment free from hospital bureaucracy that allows faster decision-making
Practice Highlights:
- Take over a busy practice from a retiring physician, including transition support and warm patient hand-offs
- Collaborative environment, joining Physician Partners, Advanced Practice Providers, Medical Assistants, an Office Manager, and additional support staff
- Outpatient, adult-only practice with flexibility to focus on clinical interests
- Opportunity to incorporate subspecialty care and mentor medical students and residents if desired
Schedule & Hours:
- Clinic hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Schedule: 4.5 days patient care + 0.5 day administrative (greater flexibility as a shareholder)
Call:
- Outpatient phone call only
- 1:7 weeks
Patient Volume & Support:
- 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
- Care Management and Hospital at Home resources available, extending care outside of the clinic
- Support staff function at the top of their training, assisting with in-basket management, refills, prior auths, and care coordination
Clinical Exposure:
- Broad mix including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and complex cases
- Some patients with advanced conditions
Procedures & Office Details:
- Procedures based on physician preference (joint injections, biopsies, wound care, etc.)
- In-house lab, IV services, liquid nitrogen, and on-site X-ray
- Daily courier service to main Esse lab; results integrated into EMR
- Lean Clinical Practice Model focused on efficiency, workflow optimization, and quality outcomes
Additional:
- Telehealth available
- NextGen EMR
- AI scribe technology and Dragon dictation
What We Offer:
- Shareholder Track
- 3-year guaranteed salary
- No earning cap; strong income potential based on practice model, patient outcomes, and career stage
- Physicians are earning $350K-$750K on average
- 4 weeks paid time off, paid holidays, and 5 paid days for CME, with even more flexibility as a shareholder
- Profit sharing and long-term financial growth opportunity
- 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
Your Life in South County:
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.
To Learn More or to Apply, Contact:
kberry@essehealth.com