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 a busy practice with an established patient base in 2027 or 2028.
What Sets Us Apart:
A transparent, collaborative culture where physicians are supported and have access to leadership
Ability to 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 solutionsthat 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
Practice Highlights:
Join a busy practice with an established patient base and work alongside a Family Medicine physician partner, Advanced Practice Providers, Medical Assistants, an office manager, and additional support staff
Outpatient, adult-only practice with flexibility to focus on clinical interests (ADHD, mental health, womens health, LGBTQ+ care, etc.)
Opportunity to incorporate subspecialty care and mentor students/residents (current physician participates based on preference)
Schedule & Hours:
Clinic hours:
Mon-Thu: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Fri: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Schedule: 4.5 days patient care + 0.5 day administrative (more flexibility as a shareholder)
Call:
Outpatient phone call only
1:3 weekend rotation; triaged through Southern Voices before reaching the on-call provider
Weeknight call typically handled by physicians for their own patients
APP support for vacation coverage
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)
Daily courier service to main Esse lab; results integrated into EMR
Additional:
Telehealth available (with scheduling blocks to support timely visits)
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
Tied to patient outcomes, practice success, and quality care
Compensation model that 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 paid time off, paid holidays, and 5 paid days for CME, with even more flexibility as a shareholder
Profit sharing
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
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