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 late in 2027 or early 2028.
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:
Join a collaborative team including 3 Family Medicine Physician partners, APPs, MAs, an office manager, and support staff
Opportunity to gradually take over an established physicians panel, with mentorship and warm patient hand-offs as they transition toward retirement
Create roots in the community without concerns about relocating between clinic sites
Outpatient only practice with flexibility to focus on clinical interests (ADHD, mental health, womens health, LGBTQ+ care, etc.)
Opportunity to incorporate subspecialty care and mentor and teach medical students and residents if desired
Schedule & Hours:
Clinic hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Schedule: 4.5 days patient care + 0.5 day administrative (greater flexibility as a shareholder)
Call:
1:4 shared call rotation
One weekend every four weeks and one weekday evening per week
Outpatient phone call only
Triage-first call model
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 authorizations, and care coordination
Procedures & Office Details:
In-office procedures based on physician preference; precepting available for those interested in learning (current physician performs injections and biopsies)
In-house lab and other services
Daily courier service to main Esse lab; results integrated into EMR
Additional:
Telehealth available
NextGen EMR with AI scribe technology and Dragon dictation
What We Offer:
3-year guaranteed salary with long-term financial stability
Unlimited earning potential with no cap on earnings
Ties to patient outcomes, practice success, and quality care
Compensation model rewards keeping patients healthy, preventing disease, and managing chronic conditions
Physicians are earning $350K-$750K on average, depending on practice performance and career stage
Opportunity to earn shareholder status, typically in years 4-5
4 weeks of paid time off, 9 paid holidays, and 5 paid days for CME, with even more flexibility as a shareholder
401k with match
Profit sharing
Available Benefits (within 30 days of starting): Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet, and other miscellaneous
Eligible for sign-on, relocation, CME allowance, and retention bonus
Requirements:
MD or DO
Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with plans to certify (ABMS or AOA)
Missouri licensed or eligible to obtain licensure in Missouri