Monday - Friday, Option for Outpatient Only, Shareholder Track, Unlimited Earning Potential

Esse Health is the largest independent physician owned and managed, multi-specialty group in the St. Louis Region. With over 100 physicians, in 40 locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients, we are leading the healthcare community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions.

Practice Details:

• Join 2 Internal Medicine and 4 Family Medicine Physician partners, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Assistants, Office Manager and a dynamic supportive staff
• Outpatient only
• Clinic is open Monday - Friday, 8a - 4:30p
• Schedule: 4.5 days patient care with .5 days set aside for administrative work
• Call: low volume and phone only, 1:7 weekends, call is triaged first
• See 16-20 patients per day on average
• Ability to incorporate sub-specialty care
• Option to mentor medical students and residents if desired
• Provide evidence-based and value-based care
• Medicare Advantage panel management, providing high-quality, coordinated care to improve outcomes and reduce costs is large focus of practice
  • Fee for Service/Commercial patient care also provided
• NextGen EMR

What Sets Us Apart:

• Achieve a healthy work-life balance with control over your practice, schedule, staff and more
• Collegial and supportive partners offering support, mentorship, and collaboration
• Onboarding, business, and practice ramp up support provided
• Resources, training on best practices, and a strong infrastructure to support patient care beyond the clinic
• An environment free from hospital bureaucracy that allows faster decision-making and autonomy

What We Offer:

• 3-year guaranteed salary and unlimited earning potential
• 4 weeks paid time off, paid holidays, and 5 paid days for CME, with even more flexibility as a shareholder
• Shareholder track, sign-on, relocation, 401k with match, profit sharing, and CME allowance
• Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous

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

Community Information:

Population 

• Estimated population in South St. Louis: 30,000 residents (includes Sappington/Sunset Hills area)
• Overall population for South St. Louis County: 160,000 residents

Education

• Public Districts
  • Lindbergh Schools - Rated as a top-performing district in Missouri. K–12. IB program with dual- credit and national character education honors (includes 9 schools: 1 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary, and 2 early childhood)
  • Mehlville School District - Dual-credit, regional support programs, distinction performance recognition and national character education honors. Pre-K–12. (includes 19 schools)
• Private/Parochial Options 
  • Assumption Parish School – Catholic parochial school serving pre-K through 8th grade
  • St Catherine Laboure School – Roman Catholic school for K–8 
  • Abiding Savior Lutheran School – Lutheran Church-affiliated private school serving NS–8th grade
• Higher Education
  • St. Louis Community College (3 campuses)
  • Jefferson College Arnold (Community)
  • University of Missouri - St. Louis (Public)
  • Private Universities - St. Louis University, Washington University, Webster University, Maryville University, and St. Louis College of Health Careers

Recreation & Local Parks

These parks provide a mix of active and passive recreation, from walking and picnicking to golf, swimming, and ice skating

• Kennedy County Park & Recreation Complex — Outdoor Olympic-sized pool in summer and an indoor ice-skating rink in fall/winter
• Quail Creek Golf Club — Public 18-hole golf course set among rolling hills
• Suson Park — Features a working farm with live animals, fishing lake, picnic areas, and playgrounds — a family-friendly destination
• Bohrer Park and other neighborhood green spaces add to local outdoor activities

Attractions & Community Character

• Access to cultural and entertainment options throughout south St. Louis County and nearby hubs like Kirkwood, Webster Groves, and downtown St. Louis
• Seasonal community events and local gatherings in parks and recreation centers
• Close proximity to dining, shopping, and entertainment corridors along Lindbergh Boulevard and Watson Road

Neighborhoods & Living Environment

• Sappington — A classic St. Louis County suburban community with established homes, mature landscaping, and easy access to parks and schools
• Sunset Hills — Known for its larger lots, quiet streets, and access to amenities like Laumeier Sculpture Park and Sunset Hills Aquatic Facility
• Mehlville — Area subdivisions and residential streets with a blend of mid-century and newer homes

Summary

• Strong suburban schools, high homeownership, and ample parks and recreation
• A comfortable cost of living with housing values above state median but solid community value
• A family-friendly atmosphere with access to health care, golf, community recreation, and easy regional commuting

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Our Mission

Leading the Healthcare Community by Placing Patients and their Physicians at the Center of Health Decisions

We, the physicians and staff of Esse Health, fulfill this mission by:

• Partnering with our patients to understand and participate in their healthcare
• Focusing energy and resources on producing optimal health outcomes for our patients
• Providing the best healthcare value and customer service
• Equipping ourselves and our patients with the highest quality information and support in preventative care and disease management

Our Vision

Our Vision aligns very well with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s “Triple Aim.”

1. Better Care – Improve Healthcare for All Patients

• Improving the overall well-being of our patient population.
• Highest quality care, service and satisfaction.
• Continuous improvement and innovation.
• Use technology to measure, track and improve healthcare quality.

2. Enhance Patient Experience

• Highest quality care, service and satisfaction.
• Patient education, lifestyle modification and prevention.

3. Healthcare Cost Management

• Develop new medical and business culture that addresses increasing medical costs.

Our Values

At the core of our company, you will find six essential Values that are the foundation of who we are and what we believe.

Respect

• Communication: Exchange ideas and information through open, candid communication at all levels to achieve common goals and deliver expected results.
• Understanding: Appreciate opposing viewpoints and perspectives.
• Tolerance: Demonstrate a shared ownership, open to diversity that enhances our ability to grow.

Excellence

• Work Environment: Create a positive work environment where our team can exceed clinical benchmarks and standards of care.
• Stewardship: Understand patients’ needs and be aware of resources available to fulfill these needs.
• Best Practices: Share best practices across all segments of the organization.

Accountability

• Responsibility: Accept responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Proactive: Reach out to patients and the community to help improve clinical outcomes.
• Measurement: Be open and accepting of performance measurements.
• Documentation: Demonstrate quality, thoroughness and timeliness in medical record documentation.

Leadership

• Goal Driven: Measure performance against clear goals, objectives and expectations.
• Innovation: Use technology and quality data sharing to provide evidence-based informed care.
• Empowerment: Maintain an environment that encourages and rewards creativity, participation and solutions.

Integrity

• Honesty: Demonstrate candor with every interaction.
• Honor: Always be fair, honest, ethical and trustworthy.
• Do the Right Thing: Always do what is right, regardless of the consequences.

Teamwork

• Collaboration: Engage in participatory decision making.
• Cohesiveness: Integrate skills and resources among individuals, departments and offices.
• Community: Passionately work as a team on programs devoted to community improvement.

These core Values represent the REALITY that is Esse Health.

Esse Health, a Surround Care Company

• Physician-owned and managed for over 30 years
• Independent, multi-specialty group: Allergy & Immunology, Child Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Urology
• 150 Providers and 40 Locations in the St. Louis, MO metro area and surrounding communities 
• 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, Pharmacy, Lab, Infusion Pharmacy, Imaging, EMS Transport, Remote Monitoring and more
• Practice Support Services: EMR (NextGen), 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
   

   

Overview & Population

• City population: 280,000
• Metro area: 2.8 million
• Midwestern city with diverse neighborhoods, historic architecture, and strong community pride

Residents often highlight:

• Friendly neighborhoods and community vibes
• Blend of big-city amenities with a smaller-city feel
• A surprisingly vibrant arts and music scene
• A strong sense of local identity and pride

Cost of Living

• Lower than the U.S. average
• Housing is especially affordable compared to many large cities
• Utilities, transportation, and entertainment are reasonably priced

Neighborhoods & Lifestyle

St. Louis has many distinct neighborhoods each with character:

• Central West End – Historic buildings, restaurants, boutiques
• The Grove – Trendy, diverse arts, nightlife
• Soulard – Historic district with lively markets and nightlife
• Downtown – Cultural events, festivals, seasonal activities
• Suburbs – Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Clayton, Chesterfield offer quieter family-friendly environments with strong schools and community amenities

Schools & Universities

• Wide range of public, charter, and private K–12 schools
• Major universities & Colleges:
• Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) – Prestigious private research university with ~16 k students from across the US and world.
• Saint Louis University (SLU) – One of the oldest Catholic universities west of the Mississippi with strong programs and NCAA Division I sports.
• University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) – Public research university with ~14–15 k students.
• Other institutions – St. Louis Community College, Harris-Stowe State University, Webster University, Ranken Technical College.

Attractions 

Iconic Sites

• Gateway Arch National Park 
• Forest Park (larger than Central Park)
• St. Louis Science Center (free general entry), OMNIMAX Theater, and Planetarium

Museums & Experiences

• St. Louis Zoo – World-class Zoo with free general admission
• Saint Louis Art Museum – Free general entry 
• City Museum – One-of-a-kind interactive museum/playground made from reclaimed materials
• Laumeier Sculpture Park – Outdoor sculpture grounds and walking trails 

Other Highlights

• Missouri Botanical Garden – Historic and expansive gardens
• Soulard Farmers Market – One of the oldest markets in the U.S. with local produce and festivity
• Historic Laclede’s Landing & Union Station – St. Louis Wheel (200-foot high, fully enclosed gondolas with 360-degree views of the St. Louis skyline), waterfront entertainment, attractions and more

Arts & Culture

• The Muny – Historic outdoor theater with free and ticketed summer shows
• Fabulous Fox Theatre & Powell Symphony Hall – Broadway and symphony performances
• Live music, festivals, venues, and neighborhood events year-round

Professional Sports 

• St. Louis Cardinals (MLB)
• St. Louis Blues (NHL)
• St. Louis City SC (MLS)
• St. Louis Battlehawks (UFL)

Outdoor & Recreation 

• Parks, biking and hiking trails, and walking paths throughout the city
• Forest Park, Tower Grove Park, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House and nearby nature areas
• Over 40 golf courses including Bellerive Country Club and Norwood Hills (having hosted the PGA Championship, PGA and LPGA events, and the US Open)
• Seasonal events: camping, kayaking, festivals, parades, holiday markets, and ice skating

Travel & Transportation

Air Travel

• St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) — major airport with domestic and international flights
• Easy access to major hubs for business and leisure

Train & Bus

• Amtrak service connects St. Louis to Chicago, Texas, and other regional destinations
• Greyhound and regional bus lines serve local and interstate travel

Road Access

• Major interstates I-70, I-64, I-44, and I-55 connect St. Louis across the Midwest
• Ride-share, taxis, and car rentals widely available

Public Transit

• MetroLink light rail system connects major neighborhoods, downtown, and airport
• MetroBus network serves city and regional routes

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