About this opportunity
BJC HealthCare lists this Full-Scope Family Medicine Physician | Established Practice | Southern Missouri opportunity in bonne terre, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Additional Information About the Role
Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO)
BJC Medical Group Primary Care at Bonne Terre
Full-Scope Family Medicine | Newborn to Geriatrics | Outpatient Practice
Bonne Terre, Missouri
100% Outpatient Family Medicine | Physician Leadership Opportunity | Loan Repayment Eligible | J-1 Visa Sponsorship Available
BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join an established primary care practice in Bonne Terre, Missouri , located just one hour south of St. Louis.
This opportunity is ideal for a physician who enjoys full-scope Family Medicine , caring for patients across the lifespan, from newborns and pediatrics through adult and geriatric populations , while benefiting from the support of one of the nation’s leading nonprofit health systems.
Join a growing practice with immediate patient demand, strong APP support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved community.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Established Family Medicine practice with two experienced APPs
Immediate patient volume and established referral base
Opportunity to care for patients from newborn through geriatrics
Leadership and practice growth opportunities
High-demand service area with strong community need
Backed by BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine
Rural incentives and loan repayment opportunities
Practice Highlights
100% outpatient Family Medicine
Full-scope practice caring for patients from newborns through geriatrics
No inpatient responsibilities
No nursery coverage
No obstetrical responsibilities
Monday-Friday flexible scheduling
36 patient-facing hours per week
Centralized nurse triage and virtual care for afterhours support - no call for you!
Established clinical and administrative support team
Epic EMR with AI-enabled tools and Enterprise Level Access
Onsite & System Resources
Onsite laboratory services
Radiology, CT, and ultrasound
Sleep lab services
Rotating specialty support including Orthopedics, Pulmonology, and Pediatric Cardiology
Seamless access to BJC and Washington University specialists
Integrated referral network across the region
Compensation & Benefits
Financial Highlights
$300k two-year compensation guarantee for resident physicians
$330K two-year compensation guarantee for practicing physicians
Three-year guarantee for J-1 sponsorship
Transition to wRVU productivity model with rural incentive factor
Sign-on bonus for practicing physicians
Commencement bonus for resident physicians
Residency stipend available (if applicable)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Student loan repayment eligibility (if applicable, non-monetary)
NHSC-qualified location
PSLF-qualified employer
Additional Benefits
Four weeks ATO
Six paid holidays
CME allowance and dedicated CME time
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) or Roth with employer matching plus a 457(b) retirement plan
Visa Sponsorship & Loan Repayment
J-1 Waiver Sponsorship Available
IMG-Friendly Opportunity
High HPSA Designation
Medically Underserved Area (MUA)
Eligible for federal and state loan repayment programs
Welcoming environment for international medical graduates
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a Family Medicine physician who:
Is Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
Enjoys comprehensive, full-scope outpatient Family Medicine
Is comfortable treating patients from newborns through geriatrics
Values continuity of care and long-term patient relationships
Desires leadership and practice-building opportunities
Wants to make an impact in a rural and underserved community
About Bonne Terre, Missouri
Bonne Terre offers the opportunity to practice meaningful medicine while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.
Located approximately one hour south of St. Louis
Affordable housing and low cost of living
Family-friendly community
Access to outdoor recreation, state parks, lakes, and hiking trails
Close to Farmington, the regional hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment
Easy access to all amenities of the St. Louis metropolitan area
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 wellbeing 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
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
BOARD ELIGIBLE OR BOARD
Licensed Physician
Preferred Requirements
2-5 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
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
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Worksite address
bonne terre, MO, 63628, US
Who can apply
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