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Posted 20 July, 2026

Internal Medicine, A 30+ Year Legacy of Independence and Exceptional Outcomes

Esse Health
Saint Louis, MO, US Full Time

Job Description

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Build Your Practice at Esse Health:

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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.

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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.

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We are seeking a compassionate, entrepreneurial-minded Primary Care physician to join our team in 2027 and help serve patients in the South County region of St. Louis.

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What Sets Us Apart:

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  • Physician autonomy that supports a healthy work-life balance, with greater control over your practice, schedule, staff, and more
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  • An environment free from hospital bureaucracy that allows faster decision-making
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  • Innovative care model with dedicated support services that support physician wellness, efficiency, and quality of care
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  • Collegial environment with support, mentorship, and collaboration
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  • Providing 20% lower average cost of care compared to hospitals
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  • Infrastructure, training on best practices, transparency, and support that align quality outcomes with financial sustainability
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Practice Highlights:

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  • Take over a busy practice from a retiring physician, including transition support and warm patient hand-offs
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  • Collaborative environment, joining Physician Partners, Advanced Practice Providers, Medical Assistants, an Office Manager, and additional support staff
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  • Outpatient, adult-only practice with flexibility to focus on clinical interests
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  • Opportunity to incorporate subspecialty care and mentor medical students and residents if desired
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Schedule & Hours:

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  • Clinic hours: MonFri, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
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  • Schedule: 4.5 days patient care + 0.5 day administrative (greater flexibility as a shareholder)
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Call:

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  • Outpatient phone call only
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  • 1:7 weeks
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Patient Volume & Support:

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  • Gradual onboarding ramp-up to build confidence with the EMR, patient care, flow, and coding
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  • Target at least 18 patients/day as comfort and efficiency increase for financial success
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  • Care Management and Hospital at Home resources available, extending care outside of the clinic
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  • Support staff function at the top of their training, assisting with in-basket management, refills, prior auths, and care coordination
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Clinical Exposure:

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  • Broad mix including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and complex cases
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  • Some patients with advanced conditions
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Procedures & Office Details:

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  • Procedures based on physician preference (joint injections, biopsies, wound care, etc.)
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  • In-house lab, IV services, liquid nitrogen, and on-site X-ray
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  • Daily courier service to main Esse lab; results integrated into EMR
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  • Lean Clinical Practice Model focused on efficiency, workflow optimization, and quality outcomes
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Additional:

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  • Telehealth available
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  • NextGen EMR
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  • AI scribe technology and Dragon dictation
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What We Offer:

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  • Shareholder Track
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  • 3-year guaranteed salary
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  • No earning cap; strong income potential based on practice model, patient outcomes, and career stage\n
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    • Physicians are earning $350K-$750K on average
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  • 4 weeks paid time off, paid holidays, and 5 paid days for CME, with even more flexibility as a shareholder
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  • Profit sharing and long-term financial growth opportunity
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  • Eligible for sign-on, relocation, CME allowance, and retention bonus
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  • 401k with match
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  • Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous
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Requirements:

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  • MD or DO
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  • Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with plans to certify (AB or AOA)
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  • Missouri licensed or eligible to obtain licensure in Missouri
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Your Life in South County:

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\n South County, MO offers physicians the best of both worldsan established, family-friendly community with strong referral networks and close proximity to St. Louis, combined with excellent schools, affordable living, and a balanced lifestyle that supports both professional growth and personal well-being.\n
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To Learn More or to Apply, Contact:

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[email protected]

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Schedule a time to meet!

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