Medical Doctor Jobs in Missouri

Medical Doctor jobs in Missouri are concentrated in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where major health systems such as BJC HealthCare, MU Health Care, and SSM Health maintain large physician workforces across primary care, internal medicine, and hospital medicine. Demand is particularly strong in family medicine, psychiatry, and hospitalist roles as Missouri's health systems expand outpatient networks and address physician shortages in both urban centers and rural communities. The market supports both early-career physicians completing residencies and experienced specialists seeking leadership or academic appointments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles50
Top employerMercy
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring24
Work type67% On-site
Top credentialBLS Certification

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Mercy
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - OBGYN Smith Glynn Callaway Clinic - Springfield, MO
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - OBGYN Smith Glynn Callaway Clinic - Springfield, MO
Mercy
Springfield, Missouri
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
10,000+

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Belton Regional Medical Center
Emergency Medicine Physician
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Emergency Medicine Physician
Belton Regional Medical Center
Belton, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians

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Washington University in St. Louis
Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant II (Hybrid) - Physician Billing Services
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Insurance Billing/Collection Assistant II (Hybrid) - Physician Billing Services
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$17.89 - $26.35/hr
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Physician Assistant
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Physician Assistant
Kansas City Urology and Oncology
Kansas City, Missouri
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
On-Site
Master's degree in health science

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SSM Health
Academic Physician - MD/DO - Pulmonary Critical Care
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Academic Physician - MD/DO - Pulmonary Critical Care
SSM Health
St. Louis, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
10,000+

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Medical Doctor Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Springfield
7 jobs
Kansas City
5 jobs
O'Fallon
3 jobs
Lebanon
2 jobs
Columbia
2 jobs
Chesterfield
2 jobs
Hayti
1 job
Ozark
1 job

Medical Doctor Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Mercy
Mercy9 open roles
TeamHealth
TeamHealth7 open roles
Purple Cow Recruiting
Purple Cow Recruiting3 open roles

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical doctor jobs across Missouri.

  • Active Missouri medical license issued by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited program
  • Completion of an accredited residency program in the applicable specialty
  • Board certification or active board eligibility in the relevant medical specialty
  • Current DEA registration and ability to obtain Missouri controlled substance authority
  • Current Basic Life Support certification, with ACLS or ATLS required for many clinical settings

Medical Doctor Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a medical doctor in Missouri?

To practice as a medical doctor in Missouri, you must obtain a license from the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. This requires graduating from an accredited MD or DO program, completing at least one year of accredited postgraduate training, and passing the USMLE or COMLEX licensing exams. Missouri also requires a background check and evidence of good standing before a full, unrestricted license is granted.

Which companies hire medical doctors in Missouri?

Companies currently hiring medical doctors in Missouri include Mercy, TeamHealth, and Purple Cow Recruiting, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's largest employers tend to be integrated health systems affiliated with academic medical centers, particularly in the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas, which drive a consistent share of statewide physician openings.

Which Missouri cities have the most medical doctor jobs?

The cities with the most medical doctor openings in Missouri are St. Louis, Springfield, and Kansas City. St. Louis leads due to the dense concentration of academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and large multisite systems anchored by BJC HealthCare and SSM Health, while Kansas City's growth as a regional healthcare hub and Springfield's role as the primary care center for southwest Missouri sustain strong demand in those metros.

Are there remote medical doctor jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're rare. About 33% of medical doctor openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects how hands-on clinical practice is by nature. The roles most likely to include remote components are telehealth primary care, psychiatric consultations, utilization review, and certain administrative or medical director positions that do not require direct bedside care.

How can I get hired as a medical doctor in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is matching into a Missouri residency program, which is how most physicians without independent clinical experience enter the workforce. Large Missouri academic systems such as Washington University School of Medicine, University of Missouri Health Care, and UMKC School of Medicine sponsor accredited residency and fellowship programs across multiple specialties. Completing a Missouri-based residency builds local credentialing, establishes relationships with hiring attendings, and in many cases leads directly to an employment offer from the sponsoring health system upon graduation.

Where can I find and apply to medical doctor jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to medical doctor jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across health systems, outpatient practices, and academic medical centers. Find roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.

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