Local Practicing Pediatric Physicians; Join a Well-Respected Outpatient Practice Where Your Voice Matters

Esse Health•Creve Coeur, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Esse Health is seeking an entrepreneurial-minded Pediatric physician who is actively practicing in the local community to join their team in 2026 or early 2027. The ideal candidate will have an established patient following and the ability to bring patients with them as they begin their new practice with Esse Health. Esse Health believes physicians deserve a workplace where they can practice medicine the way it’s meant to be—patient 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.

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
Actively practicing in the local community
Established patient following and the ability to bring patients with them

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial-minded

Responsibilities

Join a collaborative team of two Pediatric physician partners in your clinic, with additional Pediatricians and multi-disciplinary colleagues across the group.
Opportunity to gradually take over a physician’s panel, with mentorship and warm patient hand-offs as they transition toward retirement.
Outpatient practice with opportunity to do newborn rounding and flexibility to focus on clinical interests (ADHD, mental health, obesity, etc.).
Opportunity to mentor and teach medical students and residents if desired.
In-office procedures based on physician preference; precepting available for those interested in learning.
Gradual onboarding ramp-up to build confidence with the EMR, flow, and coding.
Telehealth available.
Practice medicine the way it’s meant to be—patient centered, collaborative, and supported by a culture that values innovation and work life balance.
Shape how care is delivered while benefiting from the tools, infrastructure, and support needed to succeed.
Focus on patient care, maintain balance, and build rewarding careers within a model designed for their success.
Influence clinical, operational, and strategic decisions.
Lead clinical decision-making, not administrators.
Deliver high-quality, outcome-focused care emphasizing prevention and whole-person health.
Build longitudinal relationships that foster trust and improve outcomes.
Engage in a collaborative culture with mentorship and peer support.
Deliver care at a significantly lower cost than hospitals.