Academic Primary Care
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Blue Springs, MO, 64014
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 9 January 2026
Overview
Job Title: Academic Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine) – Full-TimeLocation: Kansas City, MOEmployment Type: Full-TimePosition Overview:St. Mary's Medical Center, a respected healthcare facility in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a dedicated Academic Primary Care Physician to join our team full-time. This unique position combines clinical practice with academic responsibilities, offering a rewarding opportunity to contribute to both patient care and the education of the next generation of healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
Highlights
- Employed by St. Mary's Medical Group, a multi-specialty group affiliated with St. Mary's Medical Center
- Board-certified Internal Medicine
- Hybrid Role — Traditional Primary Care and Academics Teaching Residents
- Academic Opportunity — will support Internal Medicine Residency Program Outpatient Clinic
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (8AM to 5PM)
- Faculty Appointment
- Academic Teaching
Benefits
- Base Salary + Productivity Bonus
- Competitive compensation
- Production bonus
- Health Insurance: self-funded EPO (HMO) no cost for the provider
- Retirement: 401k
- CME Allowance
- Relocation reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- Malpractice insurance
Pay Transparency
St. Mary's Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is between $240,000-$260,000.
The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skill set, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
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Frequently asked questions
In this hybrid position, physicians balance direct patient care with educating internal medicine residents, enhancing clinical skills while shaping future healthcare professionals. This dual focus enriches the work environment, providing both hands-on practice and academic mentorship opportunities.
Board certification in internal medicine is essential, often coupled with experience in outpatient settings. Additional credentials in medical education or faculty development can significantly boost prospects for teaching roles within academic primary care programs.
Career trajectories often lead to senior faculty positions, leadership roles in residency programs, or administrative posts within healthcare organizations. Engagement in research and continuous education typically accelerates professional growth in academic primary care.
Yes, the organization offers competitive salary packages, comprehensive benefits including malpractice insurance, CME allowances, and relocation reimbursements, all designed to attract and retain skilled physician educators within their academic primary care ranks.
This position uniquely combines patient management with academic responsibilities, such as teaching residents and contributing to medical education programs, setting it apart from purely clinical jobs by emphasizing mentorship and scholarly activity.
Based on regional data and role specifics, salaries generally fall between $240,000 and $260,000 annually, factoring in base pay plus productivity bonuses and comprehensive benefits tailored for primary care clinicians in academic settings.
The Kansas City region maintains steady demand for physicians skilled in both patient care and teaching, driven by active residency programs and a growing population, making it a promising market for academic primary care job seekers.
Physicians must hold a valid Missouri medical license and be board-certified in internal medicine. Additional familiarity with state healthcare regulations and participation in regional continuing education can enhance compliance and performance.
The schedule generally runs Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm, blending outpatient clinical service with academic duties such as resident instruction, allowing for a balanced professional and personal routine.
Yes, beyond base salary, employees enjoy productivity bonuses, sign-on incentives, no-cost self-funded health insurance, and a 401k plan, all curated to support the unique demands and career goals of academic primary care providers.