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Primary Care Physician (FP or IM) | Encompass Medical Group | Kansas City, MO

Primary CareFull-Time

Listed compensation

$238k-$384k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Encompass Medical Group is seeking an exceptional Primary Care Physician (FM or IM) to join our care team in Kansas City, Missouri.

  • Position Highlights & Job Responsibilities
  • Physician‑led, patient‑centered, team‑based environment
  • Providing full‑spectrum Primary Care with a collaborative network of clinicians
  • Work‑life balance with flexible scheduling and 36 patient‑facing hours per week
  • Autonomy to practice at the top of your license
  • Opportunity to grow your practice and patient panel within a stable, supportive organization
  • Comfort working with Advanced Practice Clinicians is essential

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform physical exams, preventive health measures, procedures, and acute care
  • Direct and manage a full continuum of high‑quality primary care
  • Review patient records including allergies, medications, and immunization status
  • Obtain and document complete medical histories
  • Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and imaging
  • Analyze findings and establish diagnoses and care plans
  • Prescribe or recommend appropriate medical therapies
  • Maintain timely and accurate medical records
  • Partner closely with Population Health teams in value‑based initiatives
  • Participate in organization‑wide programs focused on improving patient outcomes
  • Compensation & Benefits Highlights
  • Competitive guaranteed base compensation and quality bonus
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, and malpractice coverage

Required Qualifications

  • Medical Degree (MD, DO)
  • Licensed or willing to be licensed in the State of Kansas and Missouri
  • Board certification

Preferred Qualification

Basic Computer Proficiency

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $237,500 to $384,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide full-spectrum primary care, including physical exams, diagnostic interpretation, and the development of patient care plans. They will also collaborate with population health teams to improve patient outcomes within a team-based environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Medical Degree (MD or DO) and be licensed or willing to be licensed in Kansas and Missouri. Board certification is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical history documentationDiagnostic test interpretationCare planningPatient records managementValue-based careClinical collaborationMedical diagnosis

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$311k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $342k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Primary Care market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$238k–$384kPrimary Care median $275k (middle half $263k–$305k)175 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$342k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Missouri40 active1,326 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 36% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 18% offer loan repayment377 active listings, Nov 2026
Primary Care hiring demand#17 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 42 days · 39% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed
New Primary Care listings954 in the last 30 days528 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 71/100 · #7 of 20 for payTop Employers work-life index1,698 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Primary Care Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 36 employers
18
<$310k
9
$310k-345k
14
$345k-380k
7
$380k-415k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

43 jobs · 36 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
53%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,326 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
STD/LTD
Malpractice Coverage
Paid Holidays
PTO
401k with Contribution

Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,446/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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