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St. Louis, Missouri

Urgent Care Physician - Full Time - St. Louis, Missouri

Urgent CareFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Physician Opportunity – Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care - St. Louis Region We’re excited to offer a highly competitive sign-on bonus of $25,000 for physician roles Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri.

We offer flexible scheduling options, including full-time and part-time roles, in a collaborative and modern clinical environment.

What You Can Expect Competitive compensation package with a generous sign-on bonus Monthly volume bonus based on patient metrics Quarterly bonus (up to 5% of base salary) tied to patient satisfaction and quality outcomes Comprehensive benefits starting day one: health, dental, vision, CME allowance and more!

Retirement plans with employer contributions and matching Relocation assistance (if applicable) and professional liability coverage Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Beautiful, state-of-the-art centers equipped with imaging, labs, and Epic EMR Supportive staffing model including radiologic technologists, experienced medical assistants, and advanced practitioners Part of one of the fastest-growing urgent care networks in the country What We’re Looking For Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Med/Peds Active state medical license 2–5 years of post-residency clinical experience, with at least 18 months in an urgent care or emergency medicine setting Experience treating patients across all age groups Proficiency in minor procedures such as suturing and splinting, and in reading EKGs and X-rays Strong communication and listening skills Comfort collaborating with advanced practice providers Your Role As a Physician at Mercy-GoHealth, you’ll independently provide a wide range of clinical services, including: Examining and treating patients with acute conditions Taking medical histories and ordering diagnostic tests Making diagnoses and prescribing medications Performing minor procedures and administering vaccinations Documenting patient progress and coordinating follow-up care Supervising and collaborating with PA/NPs, including remote supervision and credentialing support Working 8- or 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced, patient-focused setting This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality care in a modern, integrated healthcare environment, with room for professional growth and development.

Interested in learning more or scheduling a tour? Let’s connect. We’re excited to meet physicians who are passionate about making a difference in urgent care.

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will independently provide clinical services including examining patients, ordering diagnostic tests, and performing minor procedures. They will also supervise advanced practice providers and coordinate follow-up care in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Med/Peds with an active state medical license. A minimum of 2–5 years of post-residency clinical experience is required, including at least 18 months in an urgent care or emergency medicine setting.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient examinationDiagnostic testingEKG interpretationX-ray interpretationVaccination administrationClinical documentationPatient care

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 82% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care Physician - Full Time - St. Louis, Missouri at GoHealth Urgent Care a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care — ranked against 351 active Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Top Urgent Care Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution42 jobs · 14 employers

5
<$350k
25
$350k-400k
3
$400k-450k
5
$450k-500k
4
$500k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
28% this job
Sign-on bonus
13% this job
Loan repayment
10% this job
Relocation assistance
10% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Urgent Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 351 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in St. Louis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Typical market rent
$1,334/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About GoHealth Urgent Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus ($25,000)
Monthly volume bonus
Quarterly bonus (up to 5% of base salary)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
CME allowance
Retirement plans with employer contributions