Academic Physician - MD/DO - Family Medicine

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-year guaranteed salary

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

SSM Health in Richmond Heights, Missouri, is seeking a compassionate Family Medicine physician for a 100% outpatient practice schedule (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm). The role offers a two-year guaranteed salary with a $20,000 sign-on bonus and rapid patient panel growth in a modern clinic.

Ideal candidates are Board-Certified/Eligible in Family Medicine with Missouri licensure or eligibility and a passion for relationship-based, outpatient primary care within the SSM Health network.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Family Medicine physician required.
• Missouri licensure or eligibility.
• Outpatient primary care focus.
• Interest in building long-term patient relationships.
• Team-oriented approach to healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

• 100% outpatient practice with no hospital rounding or inpatient duties.
• Typically seeing 18-20 patients daily.
• Minimal call burden with after-hours RN triage system.

Education

Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Family Medicine physician

Job description

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Family Medicine physician
• 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

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.