Family Practice Physician, Meramec River Community in Scenic Missouri

BJC HealthCare

Details

Posted:

11-Sep-26

Location:

Sullivan, Missouri

Categories:

Physicians/Surgeons

Internal Number:

111877

Additional Information About the Role

Community Family Medicine Physician Opportunity

Sullivan, Missouri | Practice Your Way with BJC & WashU Backing

Small Community. Big Resources. Your Terms.

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine Physician to join a growing primary care practice serving Sullivan and surrounding east-central Missouri communities.

Enjoy the autonomy of community medicine while benefiting from the strength, innovation, and specialist support of BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine.

Visa Sponsorship:

J-1 waiver and H-1B candidates are encouraged to apply, subject to eligibility and organizational approval.

Why Physicians Choose Sullivan

? Flexible Practice Model

? Supportive Leadership with a True "One Team" Culture

? Brand-New Medical Office Building

? Two-Year Guaranteed Compensation

? Minimal Call Responsibility

? Epic EMR with AI Technology

? Affordable Cost of Living

? Easy Access to St. Louis

? Exceptional Outdoor Recreation

Practice Highlights

Design the Career You Want

Shape your practice around your interests and goals

Control your desired patient volume

Broad-spectrum outpatient Family Medicine

Strong administrative and clinical support

Collaborative physician culture

Excellent and supportive leadership

Opportunity to build meaningful, long-term patient relationships

Brand-New Facilities & Continued Growth

Major hospital renovation underway

New state-of-the-art medical office building now open

Modern clinic space designed for efficiency and patient experience

Growing patient demand and community investment

Opportunity to join a thriving and expanding practice

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Financial Package

Competitive two-year guaranteed salary

Sign-on bonus for practicing physicians

Commencement bonus for resident physicians

Residency stipend available

Student loan repayment assistance (when applicable)

Productivity incentives after guarantee period

Generous relocation assistance

Comprehensive Benefits

$4,000 CME allowance plus 5 paid CME days

20 days ATO + 6 paid holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Enhanced physician benefits package

Malpractice coverage with tail

401(k), Roth, and 457(b) retirement plans

Up to 6% employer match

Work-Life Balance Without Burnout

Monday-Friday schedule

Flexible practice style, hours, and scheduling options

Community hospital pace with excellent support

Tertiary phone backup call only one week per year (rarely utilized)

Leadership committed to physician wellness and success

True "One Team" environment where physicians, APPs, nurses, and leadership work together to deliver outstanding care

The BJC & WashU Advantage

Small-town relationships. World-class resources.

BJC HealthCare

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https:

//www.bjc.org

Washington University School of Medicine

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https:

//medicine.wustl.edu

As part of one of the nation's leading healthcare systems, you'll enjoy:

Access to 230+ clinics and 14 hospitals

Seamless specialist consultation and referral network

Epic EMR with AI-enabled documentation tools

Ambient note generation

Chart summarization

Automated inbox response assistance

Academic-level resources without academic bureaucracy

System-wide physician collaboration and support

Family Medicine Scope of Practice

Provide comprehensive care across the lifespan, including:

Preventive medicine and annual wellness visits

Chronic disease management

Diabetes care

Hypertension management

Women's health

Geriatric medicine

Acute illness and injury treatment

Sports and school physicals

Medicare wellness visits

Same-day appointments

Continuity and relationship-based care

Why Sullivan, Missouri?

Affordable Living. Outdoor Adventure. Strong Community.

Located along Interstate 44, Sullivan offers the perfect blend of small-town living and convenient access to the St. Louis metro area.

Explore Sullivan

? City of Sullivan

https://www.sullivan.mo.us

? Meramec State Park

https://mostateparks/park/meramec-state-park

Community Highlights

Safe, family-friendly community

Excellent schools

Low cost of living

Affordable housing

Easy access to St. Louis

Short commute times

Growing local economy

Strong community support

Outdoor Lifestyle

Enjoy year-round recreation just minutes from home:

Meramec River

Meramec State Park

Hiking and biking trails

Fishing and kayaking

Camping and floating

Beautiful community golf course and country club

Scenic Ozark landscapes

Ideal For

? New graduates seeking mentorship and stability

? Experienced physicians seeking greater autonomy

? Physicians leaving high-cost metropolitan markets

? Families seeking affordability and excellent schools

? Physicians who value meaningful community connections

? Providers looking for work-life balance without sacrificing compensation or resources

Practice Medicine Your Way

At Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, you'll find the rare combination of physician autonomy, supportive leadership, a true One Team culture, modern facilities, and the resources of BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine.

Contact Us Today!

Carly Soults

Physician Talent Advisor | BJC HealthCare

? carly.soultsbjc.org

Overview

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care service to residents in Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties.

The hospital has enhanced and expanded the health care services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state-of-the-art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multiroom surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center.

A 22,500

square-foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St. Louis area.

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics providing quality health care to surrounding communities. In addition, the hospital operates a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers.

The Sullivan medical clinic is a well-established, multi-discipline physician group providing family, internal and OB care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Ensures optimal care and promotes safety of patients admitted to assigned service in cooperation with the private attending staff and nursing staff. Communicates with staff, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

Manages the medical care of assigned patients.

Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the health care team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes.

Performs and documents histories and physicals in the patient's medical record as required by hospital by-laws.

Supervises and instructs medical students and residents assigned to service. Assists in the learning needs of residents and students as assessed.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Doctorate

- Medicine

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Physician

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

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