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title: 'Staff Physician at Planned Parenthood Great Rivers'
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# Staff Physician at Planned Parenthood Great Rivers

- **Company:** Planned Parenthood Great Rivers
- **Location:** Fairview Heights, IL
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2025-04-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ppgr/fed22f41-3359-44d1-b0d2-6dec340944ad

## Job description

## PLANNED PARENTHOOD GREAT RIVERS

POSITION TITLE: Staff Physician STATUS: Full-time, Exempt REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer SALARY: $190,000-$210,000/YR

Must have or obtain the Flu, COVID Vaccines and Booster!

Planned Parenthood Great Rivers (PPGR) offers a robust benefits package. Employer Paid: Healthcare: Approximately $100 per pay period Life Insurance: Equal to one year’s salary up to $100,000 Paid Parental Leave: 8 weeks of full salary after the event (birth or adoption) Retirement plan with up to 6% contribution after 1 year of employment

Employee Paid/Voluntary Benefits Include: Vision: Approximately $4 per pay period Dental: Approximately $5 per pay period Mail in pharmacy benefits $200 well-being reward Aflac: Short-Term Disability, Accident Policy and Hospitalization Policy Life Insurance up to $100,000 Generous Paid Time Off: 6 Sick Days, 20 Vacation Days, 7 Care For You Days and 9 Holidays

## POSITION SUMMARY

The staff physician provides an active role in the clinical practice and oversight of the medical services  provided by advanced practice providers. The staff physician will report directly to the Chief Medical  Officer. The staff physician will have an identified clinical home for Family Planning and  Gynecologic services, as well as provide abortion services in both the Missouri and Illinois locations.  Position may require travel to PPGR’s Health Center locations. Must have a current and valid license to practice in the state of Missouri and Illinois, and a willingness to be in collaborative practice agreements with midlevel clinicians. Must apply for hospital admitting privileges at local area hospitals within the first  4 weeks of employment. Requires day, evening, and weekend hours. Requires effective written and oral communication skills. Requires mobility to provide physical exams if necessary. Requires the ability to navigate an electronic medical record. This position fulfills the cell phone reimbursement policy requirements.

## PRIMARY DUTIES PERFORMED:

- Ensures compliance with approved affiliate medical protocols and compliance with PPFA Medical  Standards and Guidelines
- Provides family planning, advanced gynecologic, female sterilizations, gynecologic surgeries, and abortion related services.
- Approves the skills of and supervises clinical practice of advanced practice clinicians, ensuring medical practice is within the confines of affiliate guidelines. Provides consultation services to these clinicians and chart review in accordance with PPGR guidelines and state regulations regarding collaborative practice.
- Attends quarterly meetings in which quality assurance, policies, and procedural changes may be  discussed
- Assists in the training and professional education of clinicians and licensed staff as able;
- Adheres to affiliate policies on professionalism and the system for addressing client complaints
- Participates in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established productivity and revenue  cycle goals
- Other duties as assigned
- Periodic travel to affiliate locations may be required

## QUALIFICATIONS

- Licensed physician in Missouri and Illinois. I understand that it is my professional obligation to keep all licensure and certification up-to-date and to provide a copy of such to the affiliate. I understand that current licensure (and certification, if applicable) is a condition of my employment.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in OB/Gyn
- Clinical privileges at local hospital(s)
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide clinical leadership to mid-level clinicians
- Follows HIPAA privacy and security guidelines

## TIME COMMITMENT

- 1.0 FTE – (average of 4.5 clinical working days/week)
- Accessible to clinicians by phone as needed
- Meets with administrative management once per quarter (by phone is acceptable)

PPGR maintains a strict policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,  pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, economic background, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital or relationship status,  military service or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

## About Planned Parenthood Great Rivers

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planned Parenthood Great Rivers is a nonprofit affiliate of the national Planned Parenthood federation, providing sexual and reproductive health care, education, and advocacy across Missouri and Illinois.
- **Entity Type**: Non-profit (Private)
- **Headquarters**: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- **Founded**: 1932
- **Founders**: Not publicly available for this affiliate (the national Planned Parenthood Federation was founded by Margaret Sanger)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Healthcare (sexual and reproductive health), Nonprofit Healthcare Services, Advocacy
- **Target customers**: B2C – all genders, with or without insurance; patients seeking reproductive health services, STI testing, cancer screenings, contraception, abortion care, gender-affirming care, and education programs
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To provide, protect, and support sexual and reproductive health services, access, and rights [plannedparenthood.org](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-rivers)

## Products & Services
- **Health Center Services**: In-person care at six health centers in Missouri and Illinois, offering STI screening, cancer screenings, wellness exams, contraception, vasectomies, medication and procedural abortion, and gender-affirming care.
- **Telehealth**: Virtual care for medication abortion (up to 12 weeks in Illinois), STI consultations, and follow-up visits, providing greater flexibility and privacy.
- **Regional Logistics Center (RLC)**: A centralized patient navigation center that arranges transportation, lodging, and financial assistance for abortion patients, easing logistical barriers.
- **Education Programs**: Comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education for youth and adults, including the INCLUED program for LGBTQ+ young people (ages 14–24), and anti-oppression training.
- **Advocacy (Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Action)**: The policy and advocacy arm that fights to protect and expand access to birth control, abortion, sex education, gender-affirming care, and more.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit)
- **Key Metric**: FY2025 total revenue of $26,056,405, with $9,998,200 from patient services and program fees, and $5,946,331 from public support (philanthropy). Total expenses: $21,886,388 [ppgr.org impact report](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/92/6c/926c59a8-fff1-46b9-8a77-03dd0cef2ce6/ppgr_2025_impact_report-digital_full.pdf)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 19 different funding sources including private foundations, government grants (e.g., Title X), and individual donors. Not a venture-backed entity.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Resumed procedural abortion in Missouri in March 2025 after a court victory, and expanded medication abortion access in Illinois to 12 weeks.
  - Increased appointment availability at St. Peters health center (now open 5 days/week plus one Saturday/month).
  - Fully launched Epic electronic health record system to improve patient experience.
  - Provided free vasectomies for the fourth consecutive year (72 procedures in FY2025).
  - Served 24,953 patients across 37,358 visits in FY2025, with 46% of visits from first-time patients.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Trusted legacy**: Over 90 years as the leading reproductive health provider in the St. Louis region and Missouri Ozarks.
- **Legal and advocacy expertise**: Successfully challenged Missouri TRAP laws, enabling in-clinic procedural abortion to resume in St. Louis.
- **Integrated patient support**: The Regional Logistics Center provides financial, transportation, and lodging assistance – a unique model that removes barriers to care.
- **Telehealth expansion**: Offers medication abortion via telehealth in Illinois, reaching patients who cannot easily travel.
- **Diverse funding base**: Mix of patient fees, philanthropy, and government grants provides financial resilience.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding access**: Increasing appointment availability, opening new health center hours, and scaling telehealth services.
- **Defending reproductive rights**: Continuing litigation and advocacy to protect abortion access in Missouri and Illinois.
- **Improving patient experience**: Leveraging the Epic EHR system for greater efficiency and convenience.
- **Serving underserved populations**: Offering free vasectomies, Title X family planning services, and LGBTQ+-specific education programs.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Employees directly contribute to protecting and expanding reproductive health access in a politically charged environment.
- **Benefits** (from careers page):
  - Health insurance starts on the first of the month after 30 days; three plan options ($2,500, $3,000, or $5,000 deductible).
  - FSA medical and dependent care accounts.
  - Up to $200/year in well-being rewards.
  - 10 days of paid time off per year (available after 3 months).
  - Paid parental leave: up to 8 weeks after one year of employment.
  - 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer contribution after the first year.
  - Sign-on bonus for clinicians.
- **Work environment**: Hybrid work options available depending on role; on-site roles at health centers in St. Louis, St. Peters, Manchester, Rolla, Fairview Heights, and Springfield.
- **Engineering/culture**: Not a tech company, but the recent Epic EHR rollout indicates a focus on modernizing operations. The organization values innovation in patient care and advocacy.

## Sources
1. [Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Careers](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-rivers/get-involved/careers)
2. [Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Main Site](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-rivers)
3. [PPGR Job Listings (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/ppgr)
4. [PPGR FY2025 Impact Report (PDF)](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/92/6c/926c59a8-fff1-46b9-8a77-03dd0cef2ce6/ppgr_2025_impact_report-digital_full.pdf)
5. [PPGR LinkedIn Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/ppgreatrivers)

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