We are seeking an entrepreneurial-minded Pediatric physician who is actively practicing in the local community to join our team in 2026 or early 2027. To support a successful transition and practice growth, 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.
Practice Highlights:
• 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
Schedule & Hours:
• Clinic hours:
• Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Schedule: 4.5 days patient care + 0.5 day administrative (greater flexibility as a shareholder)
Call:
• Minimal outpatient phone call only - rare, triaged first via St. Louis Children's Hospital, and shared among partners
Patient Volume:
• Gradual onboarding ramp-up to build confidence with the EMR, flow, and coding
• Target 20-25 patients/day as comfort and efficiency increase for financial success
Procedures & Office Details:
• In-office procedures based on physician preference; precepting available for those interested in learning
• Current procedures performed include abscesses, Nexplanon, Dermabond, suturing, Steri-Strips, etc.
• OBs do circumcisions
• In-house testing includes strep, RSV, flu, COVID, pregnancy, and more
Support & Staff:
• Partner with a dedicated, long-tenured team including an office manager, two Medical Assistants, and other support staff
• Access to additional care-extending resources outside the clinic, including behavioral health, diabetic educators, and more
Additional:
• Telehealth available
• NextGen EMR
• AI scribe technology and Dragon dictation available
What Sets Us Apart:
• Physician autonomy that supports a healthy work-life balance, with greater control over your practice, schedule, staff, and more
• A collaborative culture where physicians are supported and have access to leadership
• Innovative care model with dedicated support services -that support physician wellness, efficiency, and quality of care
• Career fulfillment and satisfaction, delivering care at a significantly lower cost than hospitals
• Robust infrastructure, proven best-practice training, and transparent reporting that connect quality care with financial sustainability
• An environment free from hospital bureaucracy that allows faster decision-making
What We Offer:
• Guaranteed salary with bonus potential
• Your success is in your hands
• No cap on earnings
• Shareholder track
• Profit-sharing and long-term financial growth opportunity
• 4 weeks of paid time off, with even more flexibility as a shareholder
• 9 paid holidays and 5 paid CME days
• Eligible for sign-on, relocation, CME allowance, and retention bonus
• 401k with match
• Available Benefits (within 30 days of starting): 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
To apply or learn more, contact:
Kathy Berry, CPRP
Physician Recruiter
Office: 314-851-1033
Cell: 557-220-4208
[email protected]
Schedule a time to meet!