Academic Physician - MD/DO - Family Medicine

SSM Health

Richmond Heights (MO)

On-site

USD 210,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance and development support

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Generous paid time off

Paid malpractice insurance

Retirement with employer match

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a compassionate Family Medicine physician to join our rapidly growing practice in the Boulevard area of Richmond Heights, Missouri. This 100% outpatient role offers a 1.0 FTE schedule (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm) with a two-year guaranteed salary and a $20,000 sign-on.

Join a modern, 10-room clinic with minimal call, strong referral networks within SSM Health, and relocation support. Board-certified or board-eligible physicians are encouraged to apply and Missouri licensure is

Qualifications

Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine.
Interest in building a long-term outpatient practice.
Commitment to relationship-based patient care.

Responsibilities

Outpatient primary care with no inpatient responsibilities.
Manage a light after-hours call via RN triage system.
Build and grow your patient panel within 2 years.

Skills

Outpatient care

Teamwork

Patient relationship

Missouri licensure eligibility

Education

Board-certified/Board-eligible Family Medicine

Job description

Salary Range:

Job Description

Join Our Rapidly Growing Family Medicine Practice:

SSM Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Family Medicine Physician to join our thriving practice in the prestigious Boulevard area of Richmond Heights, Missouri. This opportunity offers the perfect combination of professional growth and sustainable work-life balance in one of St. Louis's most desirable communities.

Position Highlights:

Full‑Time Opportunity: 1.0 FTE position with consistent Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm schedule
Financial Security: Two-year guaranteed salary with attractive $20,000 sign‑on bonus
Practice Growth: Join a practice experiencing rapid expansion with immediate new patient availability
Patient Volume: Build your practice quickly within first two years, eventually seeing 18-20 patients daily
Modern Facilities: Work in a spacious practice with 10 exam rooms, a provider collaboration area, and shared offices
Outpatient Focus: 100% outpatient practice - no hospital rounding or inpatient responsibilities
Minimal Call: Extremely light call burden with dedicated after‑hours RN triage system

Call Schedule:

Our innovative approach to call provides excellent work-life balance:

Providers manage their patient calls when necessary
Comprehensive after‑hours RN triage system handles most patient concerns
Typically phone‑based consultations
Extremely rare after‑hours requirements
No hospital or ER call responsibilities

Practice Growth Potential:

Our practice is positioned for exceptional growth:

Only one current provider accepting new patients
Significant unmet demand in the community
Strategic location in The Boulevard development
Supportive referral network within the SSM Health system
Marketing support to build your patient panel
Opportunity to develop a focused area of practice interest

The Boulevard Location:

Practice in one of St. Louis's most vibrant mixed‑use developments:

Prime location in upscale Richmond Heights
Surrounded by retail, dining, and residential properties
Excellent visibility and accessibility
Modern, state‑of‑the‑art clinical facilities
Convenient for both patients and providers
Easy access to major highways and public transportation

Comprehensive Benefits:

Two‑year guaranteed salary plus productivity incentives
$20,000 sign‑on bonus
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
CME allowance and professional development support
Retirement benefits with employer matching
Paid malpractice insurance
Relocation assistance available

The Ideal Candidate:

We're seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Family Medicine physician who brings:

Passion for outpatient primary care
Interest in building a long‑term practice
Commitment to relationship-based patient care
Team-oriented approach to healthcare delivery
Missouri licensure or eligibility

Community Description:

Richmond Heights, Missouri is a centrally located community in the St. Louis metro area, set near Clayton, Forest Park, and major regional destinations. Residents enjoy established neighborhoods, local dining and shopping, parks, recreation amenities, and easy access to destinations like the Saint Louis Galleria and The Boulevard. With its blend of historic character, everyday convenience, and close proximity to the heart of St. Louis, Richmond Heights offers a connected lifestyle in a welcoming suburban setting.

About SSM Health:

With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health provides convenient access to high‑quality community‑based services as well as world‑class academic medicine, clinical trials, and research studies. The organization’s footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. As one of the largest employers in every community it serves, the organization’s more than 40,000 team members and more than 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Health’s Mission: “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.”

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.

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