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Primary Care Physician (FM/IM) - Dexter | $350,000 Base Plus Incentives!

Primary Care 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$350,000

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Current Saint Francis Colleagues - Please click HERE to login and apply. JOB SUMMARY The Physician provides direct clinical treatment services to patients, ensuring that patients receive the treatment necessary to treat their medical complaint.

The Physician works constructively and collaboratively with other health professionals and focuses on attaining high standards of healthcare within their specialty. Duties may include patient care, instructing, monitoring, and advising other health care professionals, as appropriate.

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking a Family Medicine/Internal Medicine physician to join an Outpatient, Primary Care practice in Dexter, MO.

Practice Details: Join a multi-specialty, outpatient clinic 3 Primary Care APPs 2 Urgent Care APPs 1 Clinical Psychologist and 1 LCSW Subspecialty presence with clinic: Interventional Cardiology, OBGYN, Nephrology, Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinic also has a Pharmacy, Imaging Center, Laboratory, and a Fitness Center This is an opportunity for a Primary Care physician to build a practice from the ground up within the current Primary Care clinic.

Ideal candidate would see an average of 17-21 patients a day (currently the MGMA median EMR: Epic After hours calls are done via a RN call service. Work environment/day-to-day work: Work schedule: M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm outpatient clinic;4.5 work week with 0.5 day for admin.

Benefits

$350,000 Base Salary plus Productivity (with RVU compensation model after that) Student Loan Repayment Available! Signing Bonus or a Monthly Stipend option for Residents Relocation Allowance Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage Certification & Licensures: Medical license in the State Basic Life Support (BLS).

Must also maintain a Controlled Substance license for the State of Missouri and Federal DEA. Must have successfully completed, an accredited residency program. Must maintain active medical privileges and medical memberships.

Must be Board Eligible and complete certification within reasonable timeframe once hired, or be Board Certified About Saint Francis: Saint Francis Healthcare System is guided by our Mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Founded by Franciscan Sisters in 1875, our priority remains the same: serve all who enter with dignity, compassion and joy. Serving nearly 713,000 people across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas, our focus is on patients' outcomes, experience and value.

Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed tertiary hospital, and supported by nearly 3,000 employees and more than 250 providers in eight communities, the Healthcare System is a driving economic force in the region.

Major services include the Cancer Institute, Emergency and Level III Trauma Center, Family BirthPlace and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Heart Hospital, Neurosciences and Orthopedics. Dexter and Surrounding Area (Stoddard County): Welcome to Dexter, the quaint historic town founded by the railroad!

See history everywhere you look and enjoy the best that small towns have to offer! Get out and participate in outdoor activities at one of the 10 local parks or at one of the 2 area golf courses.

Explore nature at nearby Otter Slough Wildlife Area, Holly Ridge Wildlife Area, the City Lake, Wappapello Lake, and Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Immerse yourself in local history by visiting the mainly historic locations in the area including the Stars & Stripes Museum and Veteran Cemetery, Dexter Welcome Center & Museum, the Heritage Caboose, and Historic Downtown Dexter.

Have fun with the family at the City Water Park or local bowling alley! Attend annual events like the 100 Mile Yard Sale, and the Stoddard County Fair!

Take a short trip to nearby towns and play laser tag at Xtreme Family Fun, skate at the Poplar Bluff Skate Park, or catch a live show at the Black River Coliseum or the Historic Rodgers Theatre. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Why Work at Saint Francis?

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.

Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.

A Mission That Matters At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

Mission To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ. Vision To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.

Values You Can Feel Every Day Integrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes Excellence: Always striving to be the best Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end If You’re Looking to Make a True Impact… Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Total Rewards Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date Saint Francis Medical Services Discount Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history.

ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit sfmc.net.

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at careers@sfmc.net.

Guided by our mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ, Saint Francis Healthcare System delivers progressive and innovative health care services to Southeast Missouri and beyond.

Our colleagues are called to compassionately serve, while seeing others through Christ’s eyes. Saint Francis’s commitment to excellence in quality and service is what sets us apart.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician provides direct clinical treatment services to patients and collaborates with other health professionals to ensure high standards of healthcare. Duties include patient care, instructing, monitoring, and advising healthcare professionals as appropriate.

Requirements

Candidates must have a medical license in the state, maintain a Controlled Substance license, and have completed an accredited residency program. Board eligibility and certification within a reasonable timeframe after hiring are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

CollaborationHealthcare StandardsCommunicationMedical LicensureBLS CertificationResidency Completion

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician (FM/IM) - Dexter | $350,000 Base Plus Incentives! at St. Francis Medical Center a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Primary Care — ranked against 1,318 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
67% this job
CME allowance
60%
Relocation assistance
38% this job
Loan repayment
19% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Primary Care listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,318 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Dexter

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$180k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Median resident rent
$765/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About St. Francis Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Cape Girardeau, MO
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$350,000 Base Salary plus Productivity (RVU compensation model)
Student Loan Repayment Available
Signing Bonus or Monthly Stipend option for Residents
Relocation Allowance
Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
Earned Time Off (ETO)
Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching