Deliver the Kind of Medicine You Envisioned; Primary Care Physician Opportunities, Established St. Louis Practices, Planned Retirements (20262029)
hace 4 días
St. Louis
Build Your Practice at Esse Health: At Esse Health, we believe physicians deserve a workplace where they can practice medicine the way it's meant to bepatient centered, collaborative, and supported by a culture that values innovation and work life balance. If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter and your impact is felt every day, Esse Health is where you can truly thrive. We are seeking compassionate, entrepreneurial-minded Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians to join our team, with 20262029 opportunities to take over established patient panels as physicians transition toward retirement. What Sets Us Apart: • Achieve a healthy work-life balance with greater control over your practice, schedule, staff and more, • An environment free from hospital bureaucracy that allows faster decision-making and autonomy, • Collegial and supportive partners offering mentorship and collaboration, • Innovative workflow solutionsincluding AI scribe technologythat support physician wellness and efficiency, • Value-based, longitudinal care practice with Medicare Advantage panel management, providing high-quality, coordinated care to improve outcomes, • Providing 20% lower average cost of care compared to hospitals, • Infrastructure, training on best practices, transparency, and support that align quality outcomes with financial sustainability What We Offer: • Shareholder track, • 3-year guaranteed salary, • Your success is in your hands No cap on earning potential; physicians are earning $350K-$750K on average, • 4 weeks paid time off, with even more flexibility as a shareholder, • 9 paid holidays and 5 paid days for CME, • Profit sharing based on total years in practice 7% for 0-9 years, 11% for 10+ years, • 401k with match, • Eligible for Sign-on, Relocation, CME Allowance, and Retention Bonus, • Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous Practice Highlights: • Join a collaborative team of Physician partners, APPs, MAs, office managers, and support staff, • Opportunity to gradually take over an established physician's panel, with mentorship and warm patient hand-offs as they transition toward retirement, • Choose either an outpatient-only model or a traditional clinic-plus-inpatient model that utilizes hospitalists, • Flexibility to focus on clinical interests (ADHD, mental health, women's health, LGBTQ+ care, etc.), • Opportunity to incorporate subspecialty care and mentor medical students and residents if desired Schedule & Hours: • Clinic hours are Monday - Friday; no weekends or evenings, • Schedule: 4.5 days patient care + 0.5 day administrative (more flexibility as a shareholder) Call: • Light outpatient phone call only; rotated among partners Patient Volume & Support: • Gradual onboarding ramp-up to build confidence with the EMR, patient care, flow, and coding, • Target at least 18 patients/day as comfort and efficiency increase for financial success, • Care Management and Hospital at Home resources available, extending care outside of the clinic, • Support staff function at the top of their training, assisting with in-basket management, refills, prior auths, and care coordination Procedures & Office Details: • In-office procedures based on physician preference and comfort; partners available for precepting if interested in learning, • On-site capabilities vary by clinic: lab, X-ray, diabetic retinopathy testing, A1c testing, COVID point-of-care testing, IV services, liquid nitrogen, • Daily courier service to main Esse lab; results integrated into EMR Additional: • Telehealth available, • NextGen EMR with AI scribe technology and Dragon dictation, • Lean Clinical Practice Model focused on efficiency, workflow optimization, and quality outcomes Esse Health, a Surround Care Company: Esse Health offers physicians a better way to practice medicineone built on physician ownership, meaningful influence, strong operational support, and long-term career satisfaction. As a physician-owned and physician-led organization, we create an environment where physicians can focus on patient care, maintain balance, and build rewarding careers within a model designed for their success. Unlike traditional hospital systems, Esse Health gives physicians the opportunity to shape how care is delivered while benefiting from the tools, infrastructure, and support needed to succeed. The result is a practice model that offers more voice, more balance, and a stronger connection to both patients and peers. A Practice Model That Shapes Long-Term Satisfaction: • Physician Ownership & Meaningful Influence Real influence over clinical, operational, and strategic decisions Governance structure that values physician input, • Autonomy with SupportNot Isolation Clinical decision-making led by physicians, not administrators Centralized infrastructure and operational support designed for success, • A Sustainable & Supported Workday Team-based care models that protect physician time Reduced administrative burden through technology, population health resources, and centralized services, • Value-Based Care That Works for Physicians Compensation aligned with quality, sustainability, and long-term successnot volume alone Physicians directly benefit from the success of their practice and the organization, • Continuity That Matters High-quality, outcome-focused care emphasizing prevention and whole-person health Longitudinal relationships that foster trust and improve outcomes, • A Culture of Trust, Belonging, and Respect Collaborative culture with mentorship and peer support Accessible leadership, transparency, and shared accountability, • Career Fulfillment & Longevity Designed for retention, engagement, long-term growth, and balance Meaningful work, stronger connections, lower cost of care, and better patient outcomes Organization Overview: • Physician-owned, multi-specialty group focused on high-quality, value-based, longitudinal care, • More than 30 years of independence with a strong, established presence, • 40 outpatient clinics across the St. Louis metro area and surrounding communities, • Specialties include: Allergy & Immunology, Child Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Urology, • Infrastructure, transparency, and support that align quality outcomes with financial sustainability, • Disease Management Programs: Diabetes, Heart Failure, COPD, Obesity, Palliative C.A.R.E Program, Wellness Program, • Care Management: Support team includes in-practice Health Coaches, Dietitians, Home Health, Transition Care, Memory Care, Behavioral Health referral process, facility Case Managers, Hospice/Palliative Care, Fit Kits, and much more, • Hospital at Home Services: Home Care, Home Medical Equipment, Lab, Infusion Pharmacy, Imaging, EMS Transport, Remote Monitoring and more (MO only currently), • Practice Support Services: EMR, Care Management, Lab, Corporate Development, IT, Ins/Patient Accts, Clinical Programs, Credentialing, Human Resources, Coding/Compliance, Quality, Practice Operations, Finance/Accounting, Purchasing, In-House Legal, Marketing, and Hospital at Home Requirements: • MD or DO, • Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with plans to certify (AB or AOA), • Missouri licensed or eligible to obtain licensure in Missouri To apply or learn more, contact: Kathy Berry, CPRP Physician Recruiter Office: 314-851-1033 Cell: 557-220-4208 kberry@essehealth.com Schedule a time to meet! 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