Outpatient , Physician Led, Shareholder Track, Guarantee

Esse Health is a physician-owned, multi-specialty healthcare organization committed to patient-centered care, prevention, and community health. With more than 100 practicing physician-owners, clinical decisions are guided by medical expertise and patients best interests. We emphasize preventive care, lifestyle education, coordinated team-based treatment, and value-driven healthcare.

Serving patients across the St. Louis Metro area at 40 locations, We Lead the Healthcare Community by Placing Patients and Their Physicians at the Center of every Health Decision.

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

Practice Details:

• Take over a retiring physician's panel in 2026 and join 2 Family Medicine Physician partners, 2 Family Nurse Practitioners, Medical Assistants, an Office Manager and additional supportive staff
• Outpatient only
• Clinic is open Monday - Friday:
  No weekends or nights
• Schedule:
  
  4.5 days patient care with .5 days set aside for administrative work
• Call: low volume and phone only, 1:3 weeks
• See 16-20 patients per day on average
• Ability to incorporate sub-specialty care
• 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
• Next Gen EMR

What We Offer:

• Shareholder Track
• 3-year guaranteed salary
• No cap on earning potential
• 4 weeks paid time off, paid holidays, and 5 paid days for CME, with even more flexibility as a shareholder
• profit sharing: % based on years in practice (not solely with Esse Health)
  • 7% for 0-9 years, 11% for 10+ years
• Sign-on, relocation, and CME allowance
• 401k with match
• 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:

Washington is a small city in Franklin County, Missouri, located about 50 miles west of St. Louis along the Missouri River. It serves as a regional industrial and retail hub with a historic downtown, cultural events, and growing residential appeal.

Population & Growth:

• Franklin County, MO population: 108,000+ (includes Washington, Union, and surrounding communities)
• Washington population: 15,500+
• Median age is around 40-41 years

Recreation & Green Space:

• City Parks & Trails
  • 16+ parks covering hundreds of acres, including athletic fields, playgrounds, and trails
  • Riverfront Park River access, paved trails, picnic areas
  • Main Park & Agnes Nolting Aquatic Complex Pool, playgrounds, sports fields
• Community Recreation
  • Dog park, skate park, baseball and soccer fields, bike trails, and seasonal activities
  • Local events and festivals throughout the year

Local Attractions:

• Historic Downtown Washington with shops, galleries, and dining
• Riverfront and Missouri River views scenic river access and community events
• Bike and walking trails (including Katy Trail access nearby)
• Farmers' Market with local food, plants, crafts, specialty items, and live music
• Wineries and wine trails in the surrounding region (Hermann and Augusta area) ideal for day trips
• St. Louis attractions (Zoo, Gateway Arch) within driving distance

Amenities & Community Services:

• Washington offers a mix of local shops, restaurants, and services, especially in its historic downtown area with preserved 19th-century buildings and community events.
• City services include:
  • Public library
  • Parks & Recreation programs (youth and adult classes, summer camps, seasonal events)
  • Utilities and maintenance provided by the city

Education:

Washington School District: PK-12. Rated…