Internal Medicine Physician

Primary Care Physician

Join our team as a Primary Care Physician in Farmington, MO, where you will deliver essential primary care services to adults with severe mental illness. This position offers a supportive environment with a focus on integrating medical and behavioral health care.

Job Description

• Deliver primary care services to adults with severe mental illness, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute interventions.
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs, nurses, and treatment teams to integrate medical and behavioral health care.
• Develop personalized care plans for patients with extended lengths of stay (months to years).
• Document care in compliance with TJC standards and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and support clinical staff as needed.

Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD/DO) with board certification/eligibility in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds.
• Preferred: Full, unrestricted Missouri medical license (will consider unlicensed applicants completing training).
• Experience in primary care, geriatrics, or chronic disease management preferred; new graduates welcome.
• Ability to thrive in a team-based setting with psychiatrists and behavioral health professionals.

Benefits

• Defined-benefit pension fully funded by the State of Missouri (vested in only 5 years).
• Medical, disability, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance options (some fully paid by the State).
• Flexible spending accounts and self-funded retirement accounts.
• Special low-cost programs for everything from cell phones to mortgages.