Community Practice Physician (WashU Medicine)

ACEP Now; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Family-friendly programs

Malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

WashU Medicine in St. Louis is seeking Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physicians to join our community practice team in the St. Louis region.

We value patient-focused, team-oriented clinicians delivering high-quality care in community hospital settings. Practice locations span multiple community hospitals within the BJC HealthCare system, offering diverse clinical experiences and strong collaboration within an academic department.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medicine care in community hospital settings.
• Join a collaborative emergency medicine team within an academic department.
• Deliver high-quality emergency care with patient-centered focus.

Skills

Board-certified or board-eligible inEM

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

WashU Medicine

Emergency Medicine Physician – Community Practice

Department of Emergency Medicine

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine is seeking Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine Physicians to join our community practice team in the St. Louis region. We are looking for colleagues who are patient-focused, team-oriented, and dedicated to delivering high-quality emergency care in community hospital settings.

Practice Locations

Washington University Emergency Physicians provide care across a network of community hospitals within the BJC HealthCare system, offering diverse and rewarding clinical experiences:

• Christian Hospital (CHNE): Full-service acute-care hospital with ~42,000 annual ED visits
• Northwest Healthcare – Christian Northwest (CHNW): 24-hour emergency care with ~38,000 annual ED visits, located six miles west of CHNE
• Barnes-Jewish St. Peter’s Hospital (BJSP): Community hospital in St. Charles County with ~28,000 annual ED visits
• Progress West Hospital (PWH): Modern community hospital with ~21,000 annual ED visits

This mix of practice sites allows physicians to experience the best of community emergency medicine, delivering excellent care in well-resourced environments while enjoying professional collaboration, career stability, and work-life balance.

Why St. Louis?

St. Louis offers an outstanding quality of life, with:

• Affordable cost of living and diverse housing options
• Thriving food, arts, and cultural scene with top restaurants, museums, and professional sports teams
• Outdoor recreation with expansive parks, trails, lakes, and rivers
• A strong sense of community and nationally recognized schools

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with incentive opportunities
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, robust retirement contributions, and family-friendly programs

Why Join Us?

• Practice in modern, well-supported community hospitals across the St. Louis region
• Join a collaborative emergency medicine team within an academic department
• Benefit from the stability and reputation of a nationally recognized health system
• Enjoy a rewarding career with professional growth and excellent work-life balance

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and CV to:

Opeolu Adeoye, MD, MS
Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine
[e-mail]

Learn more about us:

Visit: https://emergencymedicine.wustl.edu/

LinkedIn: @WashU Emergency Medicine

Instagram: @washumedem