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Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine) – Bonne Terre, MO (Southern Missouri)

100% Outpatient | High HPSA Score | Loan Repayment | Physician Leadership Opportunity

Big System Support. Small-Town Living. Lead the Growth.

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join an established primary care practice in Bonne Terre, Missouri—located in southeastern Missouri (southern Missouri region), just one hour south of St. Louis.

🎥 Get a feel for the community:
👉 https://youtu.be/pHOnc1_AL2I?si=-BDmkoN2gG-kugVD

This is a 100% outpatient primary care physician (PCP) opportunity offering exceptional work-life balance, leadership potential, and the stability of a large nonprofit health system, all backed by BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine.

Why This Primary Care Physician Opportunity Stands Out

This is more than a typical family medicine or internal medicine job—it’s a chance to lead and grow an established rural practice.

Established clinic with 2 experienced Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA)
Built-in patient panel with immediate volume
Opportunity to expand primary care access in southeastern Missouri
Supported by one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S.

✅ BJC Bonne Terre is an extension of Parkland Health Center, a Critical Access Hospital supporting care across southeastern Missouri.

Practice Highlights – Outpatient Only Physician Job

✅ 100% outpatient – no inpatient or hospital call
✅ Monday–Friday schedule (36 patient-facing hours)
✅ No evenings, no weekends – excellent work-life balance
✅ Established practice with APP and clinical support staff
✅ Minimal call requirement: 1 week/year (tertiary backup, rarely contacted)
✅ After-hours care handled by centralized nurse triage

Onsite & System Resources

Onsite lab, radiology, CT, ultrasound, sleep lab
Rotating specialists: orthopedics, pulmonology, pediatric cardiology
Epic EMR with AI-enhanced tools
Seamless collaboration with BJC & WashU specialists

The BJC & WashU Advantage

BJC HealthCare: 14 hospitals, 230 clinics
Academic affiliation with Washington University School of Medicine
👉 Learn more: https://washu.edu/about-washu/university-facts/
Access to advanced specialty care and referral network
Community-based practice with academic-level resources

Compensation & Benefits – Missouri Physician Job

💰 Competitive base salary 2-year guarantee, then wRVU model with rural incentive factor
💰 Sign-on bonus: $55K (experienced) | $35K (residents)
💰 Student loan repayment eligibility (NHSC PSLF qualified employer)
💰 Relocation assistance residency stipend (if applicable)

Additional Benefits:

4 weeks PTO 6 paid holidays
CME allowance dedicated CME days
401(k), Roth, and 457(b) retirement plans
Malpractice with tail coverage

Visa Sponsorship Available | IMG-Friendly

✅ J1 Visa Waiver Sponsorship (Conrad 30 Program)
✅ Located in a High HPSA Medically Underserved Area (MUA)

Eligible for:

NHSC Loan Repayment
Federal & state incentive programs

✔ Welcoming environment for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)

Bonne Terre, Missouri – Southeastern Missouri Living (Southern Missouri Region)

Located in southeastern Missouri, within the greater St. Louis region
Low cost of living affordable housing
Easy access to city amenities while enjoying small-town quality of life

🏡 Explore nearby Farmington (regional hub):
👉 https://discoverfarmingtonmo.com/

🌊 Unique local highlight – Bonne Terre Mine:
👉 https://bonneterremine.com/

🌳 Outdoor lifestyle & recreation:
👉 https://mostateparks.com

🏙️ Easy access to St. Louis amenities:
👉 https://explorestlouis.com/

Surrounded by the Ozark foothills with year-round outdoor activities
Family-friendly community with a strong need for primary care physicians

Apply Today – Primary Care Physician Job (Southern Missouri)

For more information about this Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician opportunity in Bonne Terre, MO, contact:

Carly Soults
Physician Talent Advisor – BJC Medical Group
📧 carly.soults@bjc.org

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Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The physician will provide professional medical services within the practicing Specialty to the best of physician’s ability through direct patient care and spend additional time as necessary to perform other related duties such as completing medical records, providing MyChart consultations and inbasket management, conducting patient-specific education and collaborating with advanced practice providers and care team members.

Responsibilities

Manages the medical care of patient panel by providing or otherwise arranging for inpatient hospital care of physician’s patients, either through regular hospital rounds, making arrangements with one or more hospitalist(s) or other qualified physician to provide coverage for physician’s hospitalized patients consistent with Medical Staff requirements.

Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the care team to ensure excellent patient care outcomes at the clinic location(s) designated by BJC and any other BJC clinical outreach location to which physician may be assigned as patient care demands.

Performs and documents medical histories and physicals in the patient’s medical record as required by hospital medical staff bylaws.

Provides or arranges for call coverage for clinic patients and inpatient call coverage in a manner acceptable to BJC and in accordance with Medical Staff bylaws, while observing and following all BJC policies and procedures and all applicable legal, ethical and professional standards.

Collaborates and teaches advanced practice providers, support staff or any care team member assigned in the care of physician’s patient panel.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Doctorate

- Medicine

Experience

<2 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

BOARD ELIGIBLE OR BOARD

Licensed Physician

Preferred Requirements

Experience

2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, 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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $35,000

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