Academic Physician - MD/DO - Family Medicine
Reported by 37 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Richmond Heights, Missouri
- Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm · Extremely light call burden with dedicated after-hours RN triage system handling most patient concerns; typically phone-based consultations; no hospital OR ER call
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $260k – $330k
- Practice
- Outpatient primary care practice · Modern, state-of-the-art clinical facilities with 10 exam rooms
37 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
This is a full-time outpatient family medicine physician position in Richmond Heights, Missouri, with a guaranteed two-year salary, a $20,000 signing bonus, minimal call, a consistent Monday-Friday 8am-4pm schedule, and comprehensive benefits including productivity incentives and retirement matching. The practice has rapid growth potential, modern facilities, and no inpatient responsibilities.
What the posting highlights
- Providers manage their patient calls when necessary; after-hours RN triage handles most concerns
- Care setting: 100% outpatient practice; no hospital rounding OR inpatient responsibilities
- Patient population: Community-based suburban population in Richmond Heights, Missouri
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $260k – $330k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 37 recent physician reports · region cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
- Bonus / incentives
- Signing bonus · $20,000 sign-on bonus
- Signing bonus
- $20,000
Benefits named in the posting
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- CME allowance and professional development support
- Retirement benefits with employer matching
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Relocation assistance available
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 37 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
SSM Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Outpatient primary care practice
- Facility type
- Modern, state-of-the-art clinical facilities with 10 exam rooms
- Patient population
- Community-based suburban population in Richmond Heights, Missouri
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- Is the $20,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
- Call burden
- Extremely light call burden with dedicated after-hours RN triage system handling most patient concerns; typically phone-based consultations; no hospital or ER call
- Patient volume
- Eventually seeing 18-20 patients daily
- Inpatient / outpatient
- 100% outpatient practice; no hospital rounding or inpatient responsibilities
- Coverage model
- Providers manage their patient calls when necessary; after-hours RN triage handles most concerns
- FTE
- 1
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 1 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 95%
Full description
Job Description Join Our Rapidly Growing Family Medicine Practice SSM Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Family Medicine Physician to join our thriving practice in the prestigious Boulevard area of Richmond Heights, Missouri. This opportunity offers the perfect combination of professional growth and sustainable work-life balance in one of St. Louis's most desirable communities. Position Highlights Full-Time Opportunity : 1.0 FTE position with consistent Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm schedule Financial Security : Two-year guaranteed salary with attractive $20,000 sign-on bonus Practice Growth : Join a practice experiencing rapid expansion with immediate new patient availability Patient Volume : Build your practice quickly within first two years, eventually seeing 18-20 patients daily Modern Facilities : Work in a spacious practice with 10 exam rooms, a provider collaboration area, and shared offices Outpatient Focus : 100% outpatient practice - no hospital rounding or inpatient responsibilities Minimal Call : Extremely light call burden with dedicated after-hours RN triage system Call Schedule Our innovative approach to call provides excellent work-life balance Providers manage their patient calls when necessary Comprehensive after-hours RN triage system handles most patient concerns Typically phone-based consultations Extremely rare after-hours requirements No hospital or ER call responsibilities Practice Growth Potential Our practice is positioned for exceptional growth Only one current provider accepting new patients Significant unmet demand in the community Strategic location in The Boulevard development Supportive referral network within the SSM Health system Marketing support to build your patient panel Opportunity to develop a focused area of practice interest The Boulevard Location Practice in one of St. Louis's most vibrant mixed-use developments Prime location in upscale Richmond Heights Surrounded by retail, dining, and residential properties Excellent visibility and accessibility Modern, state-of-the-art clinical facilities Convenient for both patients and providers Easy access to major highways and public transportation Comprehensive Benefits Two-year guaranteed salary plus productivity incentives $20,000 sign-on bonus Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Generous paid time off and holiday schedule CME allowance and professional development support Retirement benefits with employer matching Paid malpractice insurance Relocation assistance available The Ideal Candidate We're seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Family Medicine physician who brings: Passion for outpatient primary care Interest in building a long-term practice Commitment to relationship-based patient care Team-oriented approach to healthcare delivery Missouri licensure or eligibility Community Description Richmond Heights, Missouri is a centrally located community in the St. Louis metro area, set near Clayton, Forest Park, and major regional destinations. Residents enjoy established neighborhoods, local dining and shopping, parks, recreation amenities, and easy access to destinations like the Saint Louis Galleria and The Boulevard. With its blend of historic character, everyday convenience, and close proximity to the heart of St. Louis, Richmond Heights offers a connected lifestyle in a welcoming suburban setting. About SSM Health With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSM Health provides convenient access to high-quality community-based services as well as world-class academic medicine, clinical trials, and research studies. The organization's footprint includes hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. As one of the largest employers in every community it serves, the organization's more than 40,000 team members and more than 15,000 providers are dedicated to fulfilling SSM Health's Mission: "Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God." SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.