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Richmond Heights, Missouri

Physician - Emergency Medicine - Up to $100K Sign On Bonus! - SSM St. Mary's

Emergency MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $100K

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Job Description

Up to $100K Sign On Bonus – Richmond Heights, MO – Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Up to $100k sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
  • Candidates wanting to work in an academic setting with current residents desired.
  • Current MO state license is a plus.
  • Visa Candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Opportunities to work at other SSM sites.

The Practice

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Richmond Heights, Missouri

SSM St. Mary’s Hospital is an academic and community hospital.

  • 525-bed facility with a 50-bed Emergency Department.
  • Level II Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center.
  • Chest Pain Center and Certified Stroke Center.
  • Annual volume of 46,000 with a 25% admit rate.
  • All sub-specialty backups available excluding neurosurgery, interventional stroke, and PEDS.

The Community

Richmond Heights, Missouri, is a vibrant, family-friendly community with a prime location just minutes from downtown St. Louis.

Known for its excellent schools, beautiful parks, and proximity to the St. Louis Galleria, this city offers a blend of suburban charm and urban convenience.

Residents enjoy easy access to major attractions such as the St. Louis Zoo, the Gateway Arch, and Forest Park.

Richmond Heights boasts a mix of modern housing and historic charm, with a strong sense of community and a welcoming atmosphere.

The weather features four distinct seasons, with hot summers perfect for outdoor activities and mild winters.

Located near Busch Stadium, it’s a great spot for St. Louis Cardinals fans.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.

In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide emergency medical care to patients within a 50-bed Emergency Department at an academic and community hospital. Collaborate with a physician-owned partnership to improve patient outcomes and community health.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Certified in Emergency Medicine. A current Missouri state license is preferred, and interest in working in an academic setting with residents is desired.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical Volume ManagementAcademic MedicineMedical DiagnosisAcute Care

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 75% 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).

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 7 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
6% this job
Loan repayment
6% this job
Visa sponsorship
6%
CME allowance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,037 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Richmond Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$404k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,570/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 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.

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

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About Vituity

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Benefits & Perks

Up to $100k sign-on bonus
Profit distribution
Equity ownership
K-1 tax advantages
Superior Health Plan Options
Dental
Vision
HSA