Rural Family Medicine Physician - Hedrick Medical Center - Chillicothe, MO

Rural Family Medicine Physician - Hedrick Medical Center - Chillicothe, MO

Chillicothe, MissouriPosted 16d agoattending physician
~$300,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 39 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Family MedicineFull-time4-day work week (32 patient contact hours) plus one dedicated admin day; no weekends required · Routine clinic call handled by APPs; physicians have option to round at nursing homes

Overview

Location
Chillicothe, Missouri
Schedule
4-day work week (32 patient contact hours) plus one dedicated admin day; no weekends required · Routine clinic call handled by APPs; physicians have option to round at nursing homes
SalaryDr Signal range
$265k – $328k

39 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital-based outpatient clinic · Critical access hospital

Role summary

Hedrick Medical Center seeks a Family Medicine Physician for a hospital-based outpatient clinic in rural Chillicothe, MO. The role offers a guaranteed salary, supportive staff including APPs handling call, a balanced 4-day workweek with admin time, teaching opportunities, and integrated Epic EMR.

What the posting highlights

  • Routine clinic call managed by APPs
  • Care setting: Primarily outpatient with option to round at nursing homes; hospital-based multispecialty campus
  • Patient population: Rural community
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$265k–$328k · $300k median
$258kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$335k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$265k – $328k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
39 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation

Benefits named in the posting

  • Medical, dental, vision and malpractice insurance
  • Tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Yearly CME allowance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Physician-reported total comp$265k–$328k · $300k median
$258kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$335k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 39 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Saint Luke's

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EHR
Epic
Source
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital-based outpatient clinic
Facility type
Critical access hospital
Beds
25
Patient population
Rural community
EHR
Epic
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Missouri
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital-based outpatient clinic

SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.

Questions to ask the employer

  • What happens to compensation when the guarantee period ends, and what share of physicians out-earn the guarantee afterward?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
4-day work week (32 patient contact hours) plus one dedicated admin day; no weekends required
Call burden
Routine clinic call handled by APPs; physicians have option to round at nursing homes
Inpatient / outpatient
Primarily outpatient with option to round at nursing homes; hospital-based multispecialty campus
Coverage model
Routine clinic call managed by APPs
Admin burden
One dedicated admin day per week
Teaching
Yes
Research
No
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
4 days ago
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

Hedrick Medical Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Chillicothe, MO, is seeking a BC/BE family medicine physician to join a well-established outpatient clinic as part of Saint Luke's in Kansas City, MO. Position Highlights This role offers a traditional primary care panel with the opportunity to broaden your practice scope in a rural setting Our primary care clinic is part of a hospital-based multispecialty campus, offering on-site access to a wide range of specialists, including OB/GYN and General Surgery in the same clinic, for a highly collaborative environment Enjoy a balanced schedule with a 4-day work week (32 patient contact hours) plus one dedicated admin day; no weekends required The ideal candidate will be supported by excellent MA's and nurses, with strong collaboration with APPs Physicians have the option to round at local nursing homes; routine clinic call is handled by APPs Opportunity to precept medical students, if desired Patients with acute conditions have access to same-day clinic appointments for timely care; imaging and laboratory services are offered onsite to streamline patient care Fully integrated Epic EMR As a non-profit organization, employees qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Extremely competitive career employment package that includes a guaranteed salary in addition to excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision & malpractice insurance, tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match, paid time off & a generous yearly allowance for CME About Hedrick Medical Center Hedrick Medical Center is a part of Saint Luke's, the West Region of BJC Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States. It is a city-owned critical access hospital run and managed by Saint Luke's, and Joint Commission-accredited. Hedrick offers comprehensive care, including a 24-hour Emergency Department staffed by board-certified physicians, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing, surgery, rehabilitation services, a Women's Center featuring 3D mammography, an Intensive Care Unit featuring eICU, a specialty clinic, and primary care offices. Hedrick provides streamlined access to Saint Luke's expansive network of resources for patients requiring advanced care, ensuring residents receive compassionate care from some of the most experienced physicians in the nation in specialties such as cardiology, neurology, and oncology. About Saint Luke's Saint Luke's serves the West Region of BJC Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States. Through its 10 hospitals and campuses, multiple health service organizations, and more than 100 primary and specialty care offices, Saint Luke's provides the highest levels of quality and compassionate health care and health-related services for patients in urban, suburban, and rural communities in 65 specialty services across 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas. Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and is one of the elite hospitals in the region. Saint Luke's is committed to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. BJC Health is one of the largest employers in Missouri and comprises 24 hospitals and hundreds of clinics and service organizations, operating in two distinct regions, serving patients in its East Region as BJC HealthCare. About Chillicothe, MO Chillicothe lies in the heart of a rich agricultural section of the state 90 miles northeast of Kansas City and is the largest community in north central Missouri. Known as the Home of Sliced Bread, Chillicothe's population is currently around 9,000 with Livingston County having a total population of close to 15,000. The community has a lot to offer to both individuals and families including an 18-hole public golf course, a bowling alley, movie theater, skating rink, numerous restaurants including many chains & locally owned establishments, retail shopping, a water park, baseball complexes & recreational parks, the Grand River Area Family YMCA, and many other enjoyable activities. Additionally, north central Missouri is known for their access to numerous outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, and trail hiking.