Pediatrician Opportunity, Missouri

You'll step into a high-need pediatrics role where your work matters to families across a wide rural region. This is a Pediatrics position with a stable weekday schedule, strong clinical support, and a broad case mix from newborns through adolescents. If you're looking for autonomy, meaningful volume, and long-term roots, this is worth a closer look.

Practice Overview

• You'll join a well-established outpatient pediatrics clinic within a respected not-for-profit FQHC serving an 11-county region
• Team support includes a dedicated RN per physician, additional float/triage nurses, onsite behavioral health, and lactation support (NP and dietician)
• Clinical scope spans newborn to age 18: well visits, immunizations, acute care, chronic disease follow-up, ADHD/behavioral concerns, asthma/allergies, adolescent health
• Inpatient newborn responsibilities include attendance for C-sections/high-risk deliveries plus admissions/discharges (hospital averages ~500 births/year); specialty referrals go to a children's hospital in Columbia

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p with a 4-day clinic schedule plus 1 full admin day
• Typical patient flow: first patient at 8:30a; last patient around 4:15-4:30p
• Visit templates support efficiency: 15 minutes for follow-ups/sick visits; 30 minutes for new patients/well visits; average 20-30 patients/day
• Call is currently 1:3 with RN first-triage; efforts underway to reduce toward 1:4 with supplemental coverage

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary guarantee: 240,000 (guaranteed for the duration of the contract)
• Quarterly production bonus once above 60% MGMA (commonly 10K-20K per quarter)
• Sign-on and relocation assistance may be negotiated for the right fit
• Malpractice coverage, CME allowance of 3,500, and eligibility for PSLF and NHSC loan repayment programs

Candidate Requirements

• MD/DO required; Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics
• New graduates and experienced pediatricians both welcomed
• Comfort with rural full-scope pediatrics, including newborn rounding and delivery attendance expectations
• Visa sponsorship considered for candidates interested in long-term practice in the community

Community & Location Highlights

• Offers a true community feel with easy commutes and access to outdoor recreation
• Enjoy a lower cost of living with options for space, acreage, or in-town convenience
• Regional hub setting means you'll be a key pediatric resource for surrounding counties
• Family-friendly amenities, local schools, and straightforward travel access to larger Missouri metros for weekend getaways

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.