Join Our Team:

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 a compassionate, entrepreneurial-minded Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our team as a partner, playing a key role in shaping the future, growth, and direction of our organization.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Achieve a healthy work-life balance with control over your practice, schedule, staff and more
• An environment free from hospital bureaucracy that allows faster decision-making and autonomy
• 20% lower average cost of care compared to hospitals 
• Collegial and supportive partners offering support, mentorship, and collaboration
• Onboarding, business, and practice ramp up support provided
• Resources, training on best practices, and a strong infrastructure to support patient care beyond the clinic

Practice Details:

• Join a very busy, established, and well-run practice, working alongside an Internal Medicine Physician partner, two Nurse Practitioners, four Medical Assistants, an Office Manager, and additional support staff
• Outpatient only
• Monday-Friday: No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays
• Clinic hours:
  • Monday - Thursday 8:20a to 4:45p
  • Friday 8:20a to 12:00p
• Schedule: 4.5 days patient care with .5 days set aside for administrative work
• Call: phone only, shared with Nurse Practitioners and another Esse Health clinic
  • 1:4 weekends, call is triaged first
  • 1:5 weeknights, low to no calls typically 
• See 16-20 patients per day on average
• Ability to incorporate sub-specialty care
• Provide evidence-based and value-based care
• Medicare Advantage panel management is large focus of practice, with some Fee for Service/Commercial patient care
• Lean Clinical Practice Model: Streamlines patient care, standardizing workflows, optimizing team roles, and using data-driven continuous improvement to reduce wait times, lower costs, and improve quality and patient outcomes
• NextGen EMR

What We Offer:

• Shareholder track
• 3-year guaranteed salary 
• No cap on earning potential: Physicians are earning between $350K-$750K
• 4 weeks paid time off, paid holidays, and 5 paid days for CME, with even more flexibility as a shareholder 
• Profit sharing: % based on years in practice (not solely with Esse Health)
  • 7% for 0-9 years, 11% for 10+ years
• Sign-on, relocation, and CME allowance 
• 401k with match
• Available benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, Fraud Protection, Legal, Pet and other miscellaneous

Requirements:

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

To Learn More or to Apply, Contact:

Kathy Berry
Physician Recruiter
314-851-1033
Show Email kberry@essehealth.com  

Schedule a time to meet!  

Community Info:

• St. Clair County population of 251,000+ (Includes Shiloh, O'Fallon, Belleville and surrounding communities)
  • Shiloh: A growing village with a population around 14,000 
  • O'Fallon: A mid-sized city with a population around 32,000 
  • Belleville: A mid-sized city with a population around 41,000 

Recreation & Attractions:

• Shiloh Community Park features ball fields, playgrounds, trails, picnic areas, and a skate park.
  Golf enthusiasts enjoy Tamarack Country Club (18-hole course).
• Local events include community picnics, dances, and seasonal happenings.
• Parks: Over 20 city parks with trails, picnic areas, sports fields, disc golf, splash pads, and more.
• Outdoor: MetroBikeLink multi-use trail, nearby Frank Holten State Park for boating/fishing/kayaking.
• Culture & Events: Historic Lincoln Theatre, Art on the Square, Oktoberfest, and seasonal festivals.
• Family Fun: Belleville Family Sportsplex, skate parks, and community events like parades and cook-offs.
• O’Fallon Family Sports Park — large complex with fields, trails, and playgrounds.
• Multiple city parks, trails, community events, and YMCA facilities support active lifestyles.
• Shopping & dining clusters and locally owned boutiques offer a blend of big-box and local retail experiences.

Education:

• Served by Shiloh School District 85 for K-8; high school students generally attend O’Fallon Township High School (District 203) or Belleville East, depending on location.
• Public: Belleville School District 118 (elementary and middle), and Belleville Township High School District 201 with two high schools.
• Higher education: Southwestern Illinois College and a campus of Lindenwood University – Belleville provide associate and bachelor’s degree options.
• The area is served by respected districts including O’Fallon District 90 and O’Fallon Township High School, often recognized for quality education.

Cost of Living & Neighborhoods:

• Known for newer construction homes and family-friendly subdivisions close to major roads and Scott AFB.
• Typically, competitive home prices with good value, especially for expanding families.
• A quiet, suburban village with strong community ties, parks, and easy access to larger urban amenities. 
• Generally, more affordable than many St. Louis suburbs, especially in housing costs.
• O'Fallon home prices tend to be higher than Belleville due to strong schools and family demand, but still competitive compared with other metro suburbs.
• Distinct neighborhoods include areas around the Sports Park, North O’Fallon (residential/rural feel), and quiet subdivisions throughout the city.
  

Summary: 

• Shiloh: A quiet, suburban village with strong community ties, parks, and easy access to larger urban amenities. Good choice for families or military personnel thanks to proximity to the base. 
• Belleville: A vibrant small-city feel with deep history, strong community events, plenty of parks and cultural amenities, and solid education options. It’s a good mix of affordability and access to bigger-city benefits given its proximity to St. Louis. 
• O'Fallon: Offers a family-oriented suburban lifestyle with robust parks and schools, easy access to major employers, and a thriving local economy.

Comparative Snapshot:

Esse Health is a physician-owned, multi-specialty healthcare organization committed to patient-centered care, prevention, and community health. With more than 100 practicing physician-owners, clinical decisions are guided by medical expertise and patients’ best interests. We emphasize preventive care, lifestyle education, coordinated team-based treatment, and value-driven healthcare.

Serving patients across the St. Louis Metro area at 40 locations, We Lead the Healthcare Community by Placing Patients and Their Physicians at the Center of every Health Decision.