Primary Care Physician (FM/IM) at BJC – Southern Missouri Ozark Foothills

Family Medicine / Internal Medicine Physician Opportunity
Farmington, Missouri | Rural Lifestyle + Expanding Healthcare Hub | J1 Sponsorship

Practice Where You’re Valued. Live Where You Thrive.

Join BJC Medical Group, a premier physician-led organization, as a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, Missouri—a thriving rural community just one hour from St. Louis.

Why Farmington, Missouri?

Small-town charm meets exciting growth and natural beauty.

Farmington is one of Missouri’s fastest-growing rural communities, serving as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and commerce.

Learn more about the Community:

• Explore Farmington: https://discoverfarmingtonmo.com
• St. Joe State Park: https://mostateparks.com/park/st-joe-state-park
• Pickle Springs Natural Area: https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/pickle-springs-natural-area
• Hawn State Park: https://mostateparks.com/park/hawn-state-park

Nature & Outdoor Living

• Minutes from St. Joe State Park with trails, off-road recreation, and scenic views
• Nearby Pickle Springs and Hawn State Park—renowned for hiking, waterfalls, and sandstone formations
• Access to the Ozarks region for year-round outdoor adventure

Growing & Expanding Community

• Rapid population and healthcare expansion
• High demand for primary care (high HPSA score)
• Affordable housing + strong schools

Lifestyle & Amenities

• Dining, boutiques, coffee shops, and historic downtown charm
• Farmington Civic Center for fitness, aquatics, and events
• Festivals, farmers markets, and a welcoming atmosphere

Position Highlights

• Outpatient-Only Primary Care (FM or IM)
• 36-hour patient-facing schedule (Mon–Fri)
• Minimal call (1 week/year, phone only)
• Nurse Triage Access Center
• Fast-growing patient panel in an underserved rural market

Practice Environment

• Collegial team of physicians and APPs
• EPIC EMR (AI-enhanced)
• Full on-campus specialty support including:
  • Imaging, Lab, Emergency Medicine
  • Surgical Services, Women’s Health, Pediatrics
  • Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology
  • Orthopedics, PT, Wound Care
  • Huckstep Heart & Lung Center

Compensation & Benefits

• $300k+ 2-year guarantee → wRVU productivity model
• Sign-on bonus + relocation
• Student loan repayment & stipend (if applicable)
• 4 weeks PTO + 6 holidays
• CME allowance + time off
• 401k / Roth / 457b options with match
• Malpractice with tail
• J-1 Visa Sponsorship Available

Apply Today

Make a lasting impact in a community that truly values its physicians.

Carly Soults, Physician Talent Advisor
Email directly: carly.soults@bjc.org

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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 well-being of the communities we serve.

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

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Practicing Specialty
• Licensed Physician

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 2-5 years

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