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Family Medicine Physician Opportunity - Festus, MO | BJC Medical Group
Summary
Categories: Physicians and Housestaff
Job Status: Full-Time
Req ID : 112022
Pay Range: - / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Additional Information About the Role
Family Medicine Physician Opportunity
Festus, Missouri | $300K Guarantee + Launch Early | Mentorship + Established Patient Panel
Practice Where You're Valued. Launch Your Career with Strong Support.
Join BJC Medical Group , a premier physician-led organization, as a Board Certified / Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician in a well-established outpatient clinic in Festus, Missouri -just 30 minutes from St. Louis.
This is a prime opportunity for new grads and early-career physicians to launch early with confidence , step into a large, established patient panel (~3,800 patients) , and receive built-in mentorship from a tenured physician nearing retirement .
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
+ โ $300K guaranteed salary with strong long-term earning potential
+ โ Launch your career early with mentorship + structured transition support
+ โ Immediate patient panel (~3,800 patients) - no slow ramp-up
+ โ Ideal for:
+ New grads (PGY-3 residents)
+ Early-career physicians
+ Physicians coming off a guarantee seeking stability and volume
+ โ Collaborative, supportive team with strong infrastructure
Practice Highlights
+ Outpatient-only Family Medicine
+ Collaborative care model with 3 APPs + experienced physician team
+ 1:1 MA support
+ Epic EMR with AI tools (Abridge, AI charting, In Basket support)
+ On-site lab + cardiology access
+ Coordinated behavioral health referral pathways
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
+ Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
+ 36-patient facing hours
+ Telemedicine available
+ Minimal phone/ call requirement (โ1 week/year, unlikely to be called)
+ Flexibility for 4-day work week model
Compensation & Benefits
+ $300K guaranteed salary
+ Signing Bonus for practicing physicians
+ Commencement Bonus for resident physicians
+ Up to 10% quality bonus once transitioned to wRVU productivity model
+ Up to $100K student loan repayment
+ $4,000 CME annually
+ Malpractice with tail coverage
+ Full benefits + retirement (401k, Roth, 457b)
+ PTO: 20 days + 6 holidays + 5 CME days
Patient Panel & Scope
+ Patient mix:
+ 70% geriatric
+ 20% adult
+ 10% pediatric
+ Full-spectrum Family Medicine including:
+ Chronic disease management
+ Preventive care
+ Women's health
+ Same-day acute visits
+ Flexibility to develop specialty or niche clinical interests
Why BJC + WashU Medicine?
+ Academic affiliation with Washington University School of Medicine , a nationally recognized leader in patient care and research [medicine.washu.edu] (https://medicine.washu.edu/about/facilities/bjcih/)
+ BJC flagship hospitals (Barnes-Jewish & St. Louis Children's) serve as teaching hospitals for WashU physicians [bjc.org] (https://www.bjc.org/news/washu-medicine-bjc-healthcare-partner-new-company-accelerate-lifesaving-research)
+ Access to specialty expertise and referral networks across BJC/WashU system [medicine.washu.edu] (https://medicine.washu.edu/about/medical-center/)
+ Part of a $7.5B+ academic medical ecosystem in St. Louis [barnesjewish.org] (https://www.barnesjewish.org/About-Us)
+ Best of both worlds: Community-based practice + academic-level resources
Why Festus, Missouri?
** Growing, Family-Friendly Community**
+ Population ~14,000 with 10% growth since 2020 [censusreporter.org] (https://censusreporter.org/profiles/97000US2912030-festus-r-vi-school-district-mo/)
+ Affordable housing with median home values around ~$200K [plainschools.com] (https://plainschools.com/city/missouri-festus)
+ Strong sense of community and long-term patient relationships
** Convenient Location**
+ Just 30 minutes from St. Louis metro
+ Easy access via I-55 and US 61/67 corridors
+ Balance of suburban lifestyle + city amenities
Schools & Education
** Festus R-VI School District**
+ Serves ~3,500 students (PK-12) [nces.ed.gov] (https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district\_detail.asp?ID2=2912030&details=4)
+ Strong focus on academic excellence and technology integration [nces.ed.gov] (https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district\_detail.asp?ID2=2912030)
+ Student-teacher ratio ~16:1 [nces.ed.gov] (https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district\_detail.asp?ID2=2912030&details=4)
+ Community-supported district with expanding programs [festus.k12.mo.us] (https://www.festus.k12.mo.us/140451\_2)
** Access to Higher Education**
+ Close to Washington University, Saint Louis University, and other institutions
+ Ideal for families prioritizing education and long-term opportunities
Lifestyle & Amenities
+ Local dining, retail, and everyday conveniences
+ Outdoor recreation, parks, and river access
+ Easy access to St. Louis sports, culture, and entertainment
+ Ideal setting for work-life balance and community connection
What Makes This Role Unique
+ Walk into a full, established panel from day one
+ Structured mentorship + transition from a retiring physician
+ Ability to build your practice and niche interests
+ Community-based practice with BJC Health and WashU strength
+ Stable, growth-focused environment
Candidate Requirements
+ Board Certified / Board Eligible - Family Medicine
+ MD / DO (MBBS accepted)
+ Eligible for Missouri licensure
Apply Today
Launch your career with immediate patient access, mentorship, and a strong financial foundation in Festus, Missouri.
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