Internal Medicine Physician Openings; Create Roots in the Community Without Concerns About Relocating Between Clinic Sites

Esse Health•Creve Coeur, MO

3d•$350,000 - $750,000•Onsite

About The Position

Esse Health is seeking compassionate, entrepreneurial-minded Primary Care Physicians to join their team, with opportunities in 2027–2029 to take over established patient panels as physicians transition toward retirement. They offer a patient-centered, collaborative, and innovative workplace that values work-life balance and physician well-being. Esse Health provides a transparent culture, greater control over practice and schedule, an environment free from hospital bureaucracy, and innovative workflow solutions. Physicians can achieve career fulfillment and satisfaction by delivering care at a significantly lower cost than hospitals, supported by a robust infrastructure and transparent reporting.

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

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial-minded

Responsibilities

Deliver proactive, relationship-based care supported by Medicare Advantage panel management and a team-based approach.
Join a collaborative team of Physician partners, APPs, MAs, office managers, and support staff.
Take over a retiring physician’s practice, with an overlap period for mentorship, collaboration, and patient handoff.
Focus on clinical interests such as ADHD, mental health, women’s health, LGBTQ+ care, etc.
Incorporate subspecialty care and mentor medical students and residents if desired.
Deliver care in either an outpatient-only model or a traditional clinic-plus-inpatient model.
Manage patient care with support from Care Management and Hospital at Home resources.
Utilize support staff for in-basket management, refills, prior authorizations, and care coordination.
Perform in-office procedures based on physician preference and comfort.
Utilize telehealth services.
Practice within a Lean Clinical Practice Model focused on efficiency, workflow optimization, and quality outcomes.

Benefits

3-year guaranteed salary
No cap on earning potential
Shareholder track: eligible for shareholder consideration, typically achieved in years 4 or 5, offering pathway to ownership and long-term rewards
4 weeks paid time off, with even more flexibility as a shareholder
9 paid holidays
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
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous benefits