Family Practice Physician Opportunity | Meramec River Community | Scenic Missouri

BJC HealthCare•Sullivan, MO

81d•Onsite

About The Position

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join a growing primary care practice serving Sullivan and surrounding east-central Missouri communities. This role offers the autonomy of community medicine with the backing of BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine, providing strength, innovation, and specialist support. The position is ideal for physicians seeking a flexible practice model, supportive leadership, modern facilities, and a strong work-life balance. The hospital is undergoing major renovations and has a new state-of-the-art medical office building, indicating a thriving and expanding practice environment. The role involves broad-spectrum outpatient Family Medicine with strong administrative and clinical support, aiming to build meaningful, long-term patient relationships.

Requirements

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine Physician
Doctorate - Medicine
2-5 years of experience
Licensed Physician

Nice To Haves

J-1 waiver and H-1B candidates are encouraged to apply, subject to eligibility and organizational approval.

Responsibilities

Manages the medical care of assigned patients.
Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the health care team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes.
Performs and documents histories and physicals in the patient's medical record as required by hospital by-laws.
Supervises and instructs medical students and residents assigned to service.
Assists in the learning needs of residents and students as assessed.
Provide comprehensive care across the lifespan, including preventive medicine and annual wellness visits, chronic disease management, diabetes care, hypertension management, women's health, geriatric medicine, acute illness and injury treatment, sports and school physicals, Medicare wellness visits, same-day appointments, and continuity and relationship-based care.

Benefits

Flexible Practice Model
Two-Year Guaranteed Compensation
Minimal Call Responsibility
Epic EMR with AI Technology
Affordable Cost of Living
Easy Access to St. Louis
Exceptional Outdoor Recreation
Competitive two-year guaranteed salary
Sign-on bonus for practicing physicians
Commencement bonus for resident physicians
Residency stipend available
Student loan repayment assistance (when applicable)
Productivity incentives after guarantee period
Generous relocation assistance
$4,000 CME allowance plus 5 paid CME days
20 days ATO + 6 paid holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Enhanced physician benefits package
Malpractice coverage with tail
401(k), Roth, and 457(b) retirement plans
Up to 6% employer match
Monday-Friday schedule
Flexible practice style, hours, and scheduling options
Community hospital pace with excellent support
Tertiary phone backup call only one week per year (rarely utilized)
Leadership committed to physician wellness and success
True "One Team" environment
Access to 230+ clinics and 14 hospitals
Seamless specialist consultation and referral network
Epic EMR with AI-enabled documentation tools
Ambient note generation
Chart summarization
Automated inbox response assistance
Academic-level resources without academic bureaucracy
System-wide physician collaboration and support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance