OB/GYN Physician | Growing Practice + Make a Lasting Community Impact

Job Description

Join a Team Making a Local Impact

We are looking for a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician to become part of our dedicated team at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, Missouri, just an hour away from St. Louis.

Practice Overview

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside seasoned physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Robust Referral Network: Enjoy a large patient base supported by well-established primary care providers on-site.
• Integrated Clinic Facilities: Operate in a modern clinic connected to the hospital for streamlined patient care.
• Pediatric Collaboration: Pediatricians share clinic space and are available for deliveries as needed.
• Procedure Rooms: Access dedicated facilities for ultrasound, colposcopy, and urodynamics.
• Specialist Support: Collaborate with specialists from a leading children's hospital.
• On-Call Schedule: Participate in a shared call rotation with another physician, resulting in a 1:5 schedule.
• Visa Sponsorship: Opportunities available for candidates in a high Health Professional Shortage Area (HRSA) score.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary: A two-year guaranteed base salary transitioning to a work Relative Value Unit (wRVU) compensation model.
• Student Loan Assistance: Support available to help manage educational debt.
• Sign-On Bonus: Offered to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): An allowance provided to support ongoing professional development.
• Paid Time Off: Four weeks of allotted time off (ATO) plus five days for CME activities.
• Relocation Support: Assistance available to facilitate your move.

Community Insights

Farmington combines small-town charm with access to urban amenities:

• Quality of Life: Recognized by niche.com as one of the "Best Towns in Missouri" and "Best Towns to Raise a Family" due to appealing home values, low living costs, and low unemployment rates.
• Outdoor Activities: Home to three state parks and 15 community parks, perfect for hiking, fishing, and camping.
• Golfing Opportunities: Excellent facilities for golf lovers.
• Shopping Variety: A mix of national retailers and local boutiques in the downtown area.
• Educational Choices: Numerous schools available, including public, private, and parochial options.
• Close to St. Louis: Experience the safety and community of a small town while having direct access to the cultural and entertainment offerings of a major city.

Hospital Overview

Parkland Health Center features a full-service acute-care hospital in Farmington and a three-bed critical access hospital in Bonne Terre, serving the residents of St. Francois County and surrounding areas in southeastern Missouri. The Farmington campus provides a comprehensive range of services, including inpatient medical-surgical and intensive care, obstetrics, geriatric psychiatry, and emergency services. Outpatient services include a wound care clinic and the Huckstep Heart and Lung Center.

This position offers a balanced professional environment within a supportive community, making it an ideal opportunity for an Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician seeking growth and stability.

Role Purpose

The physician will deliver professional medical services within their specialty through direct patient care and will allocate additional time as needed for related duties, such as completing medical records, providing MyChart consultations, managing in-basket tasks, conducting patient-specific education, and collaborating with advanced practice providers and care team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the medical care of a patient panel by providing or arranging for inpatient hospital care, either through regular hospital rounds or by coordinating with hospitalists or other qualified physicians.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and care team members to ensure optimal patient care outcomes at designated clinic locations.
• Perform and document medical histories and physical examinations in accordance with hospital medical staff bylaws.
• Provide or arrange for call coverage for clinic patients and inpatient care in compliance with Medical Staff bylaws and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with and mentor advanced practice providers, support staff, or any care team members involved in the care of the physician's patient panel.
• This position is classified as safety-sensitive; maintaining alertness and safety is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate in Medicine.
• Experience: No supervisory experience required.
• Licenses & Certifications: Board Eligible or Board Certified in the practicing specialty; Licensed Physician.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 2-5 years in the field.

Benefits Overview

We are dedicated to providing comprehensive benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available from the first day of the month following your hire date.
• Disability insurance provided at no cost to you.
• Annual 4% automatic retirement contribution.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance available from your first day.
• Access to the BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Paid Time Off benefit that combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance available.

For more details on our benefits, please refer to our Benefits Summary.

Note: The information provided in this description is intended to convey the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for this position. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.