Local Practicing Pediatric Physicians; Join a Well-Respected Outpatient Practice Where Your Voice Matters

Build Your Practice at Esse Health:

At Esse Health, we believe physicians deserve a workplace where they can practice medicine the way it’s meant to be—patient centered, collaborative, and supported by a culture that values innovation and work life balance.

If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your impact is felt every day, Esse Health is where you can truly thrive.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial-minded Pediatric physician who is actively practicing in the local community to join our team in 2026 or early 2027. To support a successful transition and practice growth, the ideal candidate will have an established patient following and the ability to bring patients with them as they begin their new practice with Esse Health.

Practice Highlights:

• Join a collaborative team of two Pediatric physician partners in your clinic, with additional Pediatricians and multi-disciplinary colleagues across the group
• Opportunity to gradually take over a physician’s panel, with mentorship and warm patient hand-offs as they transition toward retirement
• Outpatient practice with opportunity to do newborn rounding and flexibility to focus on clinical interests (ADHD, mental health, obesity, etc.)
• Opportunity to mentor and teach medical students and residents if desired

Schedule & Hours:

• Clinic hours:
• • Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Schedule: 4.5 days patient care + 0.5 day administrative (greater flexibility as a shareholder)

Call:

• Minimal outpatient phone call only — rare, triaged first via St. Louis Children's Hospital, and shared among partners 

Patient Volume:

• Gradual onboarding ramp-up to build confidence with the EMR, flow, and coding
• Target 20-25 patients/day as comfort and efficiency increase for financial success 

Procedures & Office Details:

• In-office procedures based on physician preference; precepting available for those interested in learning
• • Current procedures performed include abscesses, Nexplanon, Dermabond, suturing, Steri-Strips, etc.
  • OBs do circumcisions
• In-house testing includes strep, RSV, flu, COVID, pregnancy, and more 

Support & Staff:

• Partner with a dedicated, long-tenured team including an office manager, two Medical Assistants, and other support staff
• Access to additional care-extending resources outside the clinic, including behavioral health, diabetic educators, and more

Additional:

• Telehealth available
• NextGen EMR
• AI scribe technology and Dragon dictation available 

What Sets Us Apart:

• Physician autonomy that supports a healthy work-life balance, with greater control over your practice, schedule, staff, and more
• A collaborative culture where physicians are supported and have access to leadership
• Innovative care model with dedicated support services —that support physician wellness, efficiency, and quality of care
• Career fulfillment and satisfaction, delivering care at a significantly lower cost than hospitals
• Robust infrastructure, proven best-practice training, and transparent reporting that connect quality care with financial sustainability
• An environment free from hospital bureaucracy that allows faster decision-making 

What We Offer:

• Guaranteed salary with bonus potential
• Your success is in your hands
• • No cap on earnings
• Shareholder track 
• Profit-sharing and long-term financial growth opportunity
• 4 weeks of paid time off, with even more flexibility as a shareholder
• 9 paid holidays and 5 paid CME days
• Eligible for sign-on, relocation, CME allowance, and retention bonus
• 401k with match
• Available Benefits (within 30 days of starting): Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet, and other miscellaneous

Esse Health, a Surround Care Company:

Esse Health offers physicians a better way to practice medicine—one built on physician ownership, meaningful influence, strong operational support, and long-term career satisfaction. As a physician-owned and physician-led organization, we create an environment where physicians can focus on patient care, maintain balance, and build rewarding careers within a model designed for their success.

Unlike traditional hospital systems, Esse Health gives physicians the opportunity to shape how care is delivered while benefiting from the tools, infrastructure, and support needed to succeed. The result is a practice model that offers more voice, more balance, and a stronger connection to both patients and peers.

A Practice Model That Shapes Long-Term Satisfaction

• Physician Ownership & Meaningful Influence
  • Real influence over clinical, operational, and strategic decisions
  • Governance structure that values physician input 
• Autonomy with Support—Not Isolation
  • Clinical decision-making led by physicians, not administrators
  • Centralized infrastructure and operational support designed for success
• A Sustainable & Supported Workday
  • Team-based care models that protect physician time
  • Reduced administrative burden through technology, population health resources, and centralized services
• Value-Based Care That Works for Physicians
  • Compensation aligned with quality, sustainability, and long-term success—not volume alone
  • Physicians directly benefit from the success of their practice and the organization 
• Continuity That Matters
  • High-quality, outcome-focused care emphasizing prevention and whole-person health 
  • Longitudinal relationships that foster trust and improve outcomes 
• A Culture of Trust, Belonging, and Respect
  • Collaborative culture with mentorship and peer support
  • Accessible leadership, transparency, and shared accountability
• Career Fulfillment & Longevity
  • Designed for retention, engagement, long-term growth, and balance
  • Meaningful work, stronger connections, lower cost of care, and better patient outcomes 

Organization Overview

• Physician-owned, multi-specialty group focused on high-quality, value-based, longitudinal care
• More than 30 years of independence with a strong, established presence
• 40 outpatient clinics across the St. Louis metro area and surrounding communities
• Specialties include:
• • Allergy & Immunology
  • Child Psychiatry
  • Family Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Urology
• Infrastructure, transparency, and support that align quality outcomes with financial sustainability
• Disease Management Programs: Diabetes, Heart Failure, COPD, Obesity, Palliative C.A.R.E Program, Wellness Program
• Care Management: Support team includes in-practice Health Coaches, Dietitians, Home Health, Transition Care, Memory Care, Behavioral Health referral process, facility Case Managers, Hospice/Palliative Care, Fit Kits, and much more
• Hospital at Home Services: Home Care, Home Medical Equipment, Lab, Infusion Pharmacy, Imaging, EMS Transport, Remote Monitoring and more (MO only currently)
• Practice Support Services: EMR, Care Management, Lab, Corporate Development, IT, Ins/Patient Accts, Clinical Programs, Credentialing, Human Resources, Coding/Compliance, Quality, Practice Operations, Finance/Accounting, Purchasing, In-House Legal, Marketing, and Hospital at Home

Requirements:

• MD or DO
• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with plans to certify (AB or AOA)
• Missouri licensed or eligible to obtain licensure in Missouri

 To apply or learn more, contact:

Kathy Berry, CPRP
Physician Recruiter
Office: 314-851-1033
Cell: 557-220-4208
kberry@essehealth.com

Schedule a time to meet!