Physician - MD/DO - Primary Care

SSM Health; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a primary care provider specialized in Senior Care for their new clinic in Chesterfield, Missouri. This opportunity emphasizes collaboration with an embedded care team to enhance patient outcomes in a desirable area of St. Louis.

Applicants must possess an MD/DO and be board-eligible or board-certified. This role provides a chance to establish a patient panel and offers a supportive environment within a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• MD/DO required with board eligibility or certification in primary care.
• New graduate or experienced provider welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care with an emphasis on Senior Care.
• Help establish and grow the clinic's patient panel.

Skills

Primary care

Senior Care

Education

MD/DO, board-eligible/board-certified in a primary care discipline

Job description

SSM Health is launching a brand-new, state-of-the-art clinic inside the Chesterfield YMCA, designed with a strong focus on Senior Care and seamless team-based support. The clinic, which opened inJanuary 2026, serves one of the most sought-after communities in the St. Louis metro.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Premier location: Chesterfield is consistently among the most desirable areas in greater St. Louisminutes from major STL amenities and a rapidly growing new downtown"
• Brand-new facility: 10 exam rooms (3 per provider) with Labcorp onsite for convenient diagnostics
• Embedded care team: Internal triage, in-house care manager, dietician, and social worker to elevate Senior Care
• Strong referral base: Taps into the large SSM Health referral network

Role & Schedule

• FTE: 1.0
• Days: Monday–Friday
• Outpatient: 100%
• Call: Weekday self-call for one's own patients

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive primary care with a special emphasis on Senior Care, partnering closely with the embedded care team to improve access, coordination, and outcomes
• Help establish and grow the clinic's patient panel in a high-demand market

What Sets This Practice Apart

• Most sought-after location in the region
• New facility
• Tenured staff transitioning into the practice

Qualifications

• MD/DO, board-eligible/board-certified in a primary care discipline
• New graduate or experienced provider welcomed

About SSM Health

SSM Health's healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary's, were called to aid and heal in God's name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 15,000 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

With 23 hospitals, 9 post-acute care centers, and over 490 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you're seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there's a place within SSM Health for you to thrive.

Community Description

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, there's always something to do or see here.

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.