Job Description:

Physician – Primary Care

Hannibal, Columbia, or St. Louis, MO

Centerstone

Full‑Time | Monday–Friday

Position Summary

The Primary Care Physician at Centerstone provides direct, patient‑centered medical care to individuals experiencing medical, behavioral health, and substance use concerns. This role includes medical evaluations, medication management, and coordination of care within an integrated, multidisciplinary treatment environment.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Physician contributes to staff education, program evaluation, grant activities, and public health initiatives, supporting Centerstone’s mission to deliver accessible, high‑quality, whole‑person care.

This position offers a weekday schedule, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to serve communities with significant need.

Why Physicians Choose Centerstone

Compensation, Time Off \& Professional Support

• Paid Time Off: 160 hours of front‑loaded annual leave (up to 40 hours may roll over)
• Sick Leave: 40 hours front‑loaded annually
• CME Support: $3,500 CME reimbursement plus 5 paid CME days every two years
• Licensure: 100% reimbursement for relevant professional license fees
• Malpractice Coverage: 100% employer‑paid professional liability insurance
• HRSA Loan Repayment: Eligible sites (based on program requirements)

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA – healthcare \& dependent care)
• Competitive Retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
• Company‑paid basic life insurance
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Health \& Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage reimbursement

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care \& Treatment

• Examine, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients with medical and/or addiction‑related conditions.
• Provide direct patient care, including medical evaluations and medication management.
• Maintain an active caseload in collaboration with supervisory leadership.
• Ensure continuity of care through comprehensive follow‑up and coordination with the treatment team.
• Participate in emergency services to support individuals during emotional or medical crises.

Collaboration \& Program Support

• Participate in client staffing meetings to identify needs and establish treatment goals.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, fellows, residents, and students; provide clinical guidance and backup support as needed.
• Offer medical consultation to internal teams and external entities, including the court system, as requested.

Quality, Education \& Community Engagement

• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
• Support management initiatives including data collection, program evaluation, grant applications, and service contract maintenance.
• Engage in public and community health education through presentations, educational materials, and media participation.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards and Health Information Management (HIM) policies.

Administrative \& On‑Call Responsibilities

• Complete medical evaluations and medication follow‑up appointments in a timely manner.
• Participate in the physician on‑call rotation (voluntary and compensated).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills \& Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex medical information to patients and staff
• Proficiency with electronic health records and interpretation of complex medical documentation
• Ability to apply clinical judgment, logic, and basic mathematical principles
• Capacity to build effective relationships via in‑person, telephone, and telemedicine encounters
• Ability to work collaboratively within a group practice and multidisciplinary care team
• Comfort working with diverse patient populations
• Prior experience in a similar clinical role preferred

Education \& Credentialing Requirements

• Medical degree from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted medical license in Missouri
• Board Certification in Family Medicine required
• Addiction Medicine certification preferred

Why This Role Matters

At Centerstone, physicians are essential partners in advancing integrated, community‑based care. This role offers the opportunity to practice meaningful medicine with strong organizational support—without the burden of nights, weekends, or hospital call schedules.

Position Perks \& Benefits:

• Paid time off: full‑time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

• Employee benefits package: full‑time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, \& more

• Top‑notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture \& environment that promotes your well‑being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission‑driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.