Job 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 Lukes 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 MAs 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 (HMC) in Chillicothe MO has delivered high-quality health care to Livingston County and the surrounding communities since its inception in 1972. A city-owned not-for-profit critical access hospital HMC is a Joint Commission-accredited hospital in north-central Missouri. HMC moved into a state of the art building in 2014 demonstrating the city of Chillicothe and the health systems dedication to our rural community. The 25-bed acute care hospital offers comprehensive care including a 24-hour emergency department staffed by board certified physicians inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing a Womens Center featuring 3-D mammography inpatient and outpatient surgery & rehabilitation services ICU & PCU level care with eICU monitored beds a specialty clinic that offers infusion and sleep lab services and primary care offices adjoining the facility. In addition to our designation as a Level III Stroke Center we are also recognized as a Level III STEMI 2019 the hospital was awarded the prestigious Guardian of Excellence Award by Press Ganey for reaching the 95th percentile for clinical quality.

About Saint Lukes

Saint Lukes is a not-for-profit health system committed to providing the highest levels of excellence in quality compassionate healthcare. With 10 hospitals and campuses and over 100 primary care and specialty offices Saint Lukes team of world-class physicians and caregivers deliver exceptional care. For more than 140 years Saint Lukes has been dedicated to enhancing the physical mental and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve. Our outstanding clinical outcomes reputation for exceptional customer service dedication to research and innovation and state-of-the-art facilities reflect our vision of being the best place to get care the best place to give care. On Jan. 1 2024 BJC and Saint Lukes officially combined as BJC Health System to operate as a single integrated healthcare organization serving two regions with a distinct brand in each: BJC HealthCare in the East and Saint Lukes in the West. BJC Health System is one of the largest nonprofit healthcare organizations in the United States and the largest in the state of Missouri serving urban suburban and rural communities in Missouri southern Illinois and eastern Kansas.

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 Chillicothes population is currently around 9000 with Livingston County having a total population of close to 15000. 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.

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Job Details

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Lukes 12000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based nonprofit locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

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