Family Medicine with Obstetrics in Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Job Description

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, a 412-bed facility, is seeking a BC/BE
Family Medicine with Obstetrics physician. The incoming physician will ideally join Missouri Highlands Health Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center, with financial support from Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

• Outpatient, mission‑driven community practice
• Provide comprehensive obstetric, prenatal care, and deliveries
• Must have obstetrics fellowship in family medicine
• Surgical training required to practice full breadth of OB
• Deliver high‑quality care to a diverse patient population, ensuring excellent outcomes for both mothers and babies
• Shared call coverage
• Established patient base, clinic operations, and strong community demand
• Access to a full range of specialists within the healthcare system
• Work in a supportive, team‑oriented environment with a focus on patient‑centered care
• Robust onboarding and outreach support with strong clinical staff
• Open to new graduates
• Must be board‑certified or board‑eligible and have completed U.S. residency training

• Generous base salary plus bonus incentives
• Relocation assistance and commencement bonus
• Medical education loan repayment assistance
• Residency stipend for qualifying candidates
• Full malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Personal time off (PTO)

Poplar Bluff is located in southern Missouri just two hours from St. Louis with a service area over 125k. Known as the "Gateway to the Ozarks," it offers the charm of small‑town living with the amenities of a regional hub, including a modern medical center. The city features a low cost of living, affordable housing, and access to abundant outdoor recreation, including nearby rivers, lakes, and the Mark Twain National Forest.

Poplar Bluff's revitalized downtown, historic charm, and strong sense of community make it an ideal place for professionals and families seeking a slower pace of life without sacrificing quality or connection.

Situated in Southeast Missouri, midway between St. Louis, Missouri, and Memphis, Tennessee, Poplar Bluff is home to about 17,000 people and is the county seat of Butler County. Nestled among Ozark foothills, spring‑fed streams, a national forest, a scenic lake and fertile farmlands, Poplar Bluff serves as a regional hub for education, healthcare, business and light industry; and also offers a wide range of recreational opportunities.

In the summer, the town is home to the Black River Festival and the Butler County Fair.

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, a 250‑bed state‑of‑the‑art hospital having opened in January 2013, will transform the delivery of hospital care in our community. It is located in the heart of Southeast Missouri and serves as a regional medical center. Services offered include cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, nephrology, pulmonary and sleep medicine, wound healing and hyperbarics, and urology.

The medical center also has five outreach clinics in surrounding communities to provide family practice services in a close‑to‑home setting.