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Primary Care Physician
Department: Primary Care
Location: Mexico, MO - On-Site
Schedule: Full-time | 4 – 10 hours days | Flexible hours
About Us:
At the Arthur Center, we inspire community health and wellness by meeting people where they are and supporting whole-person well-being. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to build healthier, more fulfilling lives so they can invest their time, talents, and resources into truly living.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), our impact is driven by over 200 dedicated staff members who deliver integrated primary care, behavioral health, and dental services across Audrain, Callaway, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, and Monroe Counties. At Arthur Center, physicians practice medicine with purpose - with the time, support, and mission behind them to deliver care that genuinely changes lives.
Position Summary:
Arthur Center is looking for a Primary Care Physician (MD or DO) who is passionate about community health and ready to serve as a trusted healthcare entry point for patients across central Missouri. In this role, you will provide comprehensive, relationship-based primary care to a diverse patient population - from routine wellness visits and preventive care to chronic disease management and early illness intervention. With a 4-day schedule, flexible hours, a robust benefits package, and access to loan repayment programs, this is an opportunity to do meaningful, mission-driven work without sacrificing quality of life. If you are a physician who wants your practice to matter beyond the exam room, we want to hear from you.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Assessment
- Serve as the primary healthcare entry point for patients presenting for routine checkups, preventive care, and early-stage illness management.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including complete medical histories and physical examinations.
- Analyze diagnostic results and laboratory tests to determine accurate clinical diagnoses and develop personalized, evidence-based treatment plans.
- Work with patients in crisis states presenting by phone or walk-in as needed.
Medication Management & Treatment
- Prescribe medications and therapies appropriate to each patient's diagnosis and clinical needs.
- Monitor treatment efficacy, watch for side effects, and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Counsel patients on medication adherence, allergies, and safe medication practices.
Care Coordination & Collaboration
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, physician assistants, behavioral health clinicians, and specialists to coordinate seamless, high-quality patient care.
- Coordinate referrals and follow-up care with internal and external providers as clinically appropriate.
- Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational committees as requested.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely medical documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with all applicable legal and confidentiality standards including HIPAA.
- Meet internal and external reporting requirements including data collection for quality improvement.
- Perform other duties as requested by department leadership.
Required Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with an active, unrestricted medical license in the state of Missouri.
- Completion of an accredited Primary Care residency program.
- Board Certified preferred; Board Eligible considered.
- Active DEA license with the ability to prescribe controlled substances, including buprenorphine, or willingness to obtain the necessary waiver.
- Minimum of two to five years of directly applicable clinical experience preferred.
- Active Medicaid numbers and NPI preferred.
Top Benefits or Perks:
As a physician at Arthur Center, you'll enjoy a compensation and benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being:
- 4 – 10 hour day schedule with flexible hours - real work-life balance
- Competitive compensation with bonus pay opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life insurance | 401(k)
- CME package provided annually to invest in your continued professional development
- Generous PTO
- Loan repayment program eligibility - as a dual designated FQHC and CCBHC, Arthur Center qualifies for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program.