Physician (MD/DO) - Pediatrics - General/Other - $260,000 to $310,000 per year in Kirksville, MO

Job description

**Salary:** $260,000

**Job Type:** Contract
Doctor of Medicine \| Pediatrics - General/Other

Location:

Kirksville, MO

Employer:

Curative

Pay:

$260,000 to $310,000 per year

Start Date:

ASAP

About the PositionPediatrics Opportunity in MO

You'll step into a high-need pediatrics role where your work matters to families across a wide rural region. This is a Pediatrics position with a stable weekday schedule, strong clinical support, and a broad case mix from newborns through adolescents. If you're looking for autonomy, meaningful volume, and long-term roots, this is worth a closer look.

Practice OverviewYou'll join a well-established outpatient pediatrics clinic within a respected not-for-profit FQHC serving an 11-county regionTeam support includes a dedicated RN per physician, additional float/triage nurses, onsite behavioral health, and lactation support (NP and dietician)Clinical scope spans newborn to age 18: well visits, immunizations, acute care, chronic disease follow-up, ADHD/behavioral concerns, asthma/allergies, adolescent healthInpatient newborn responsibilities include attendance for C-sections/high-risk deliveries plus admissions/discharges (hospital averages \~500 births/year); specialty referrals go to a children's hospital in ColumbiaScheduleMonday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p with a 4-day clinic schedule plus 1 full protected admin dayTypical patient flow: first patient at 8:30a; last patient around 4:15-4:30pVisit templates support efficiency: 15 minutes for follow-ups/sick visits; 30 minutes for new patients/well visits; average 20-30 patients/dayCall is currently 1:3 with RN first-triage; efforts underway to reduce toward 1:4 with supplemental coverageCompensation \& BenefitsBase salary guaranteed base for the duration of the contract$50k Sign-On BonusQuarterly production bonus per quarterSign-on and relocation assistance may be negotiatedMalpractice coverage, CME allowance of $3,500, and eligibility for PSLF and NHSC loan repayment programsCandidate RequirementsMD/DO required; Board Eligible or Board Certified in PediatricsNew graduates and experienced pediatricians both welcomedComfort with rural full-scope pediatrics, including newborn rounding and delivery attendance expectationsVisa sponsorship considered for candidates interested in long-term practice in the communityCommunity \& Location HighlightsOffers a true community feel with easy commutes and access to outdoor recreationEnjoy a lower cost of living with options for space, acreage, or in-town convenienceRegional hub setting means you'll be a key pediatric resource for surrounding countiesFamily-friendly amenities, local schools, and straightforward travel access to larger Missouri metros for weekend getaways