Physician - General Surgery - Mercy Springfield Missouri

Mercy — Springfield, Missouri General Surgery Opportunity

Mercy Clinic General and Specialty Surgery is recruiting a 7th surgeon!  The ideal candidate has a diverse skill set in comprehensive general surgery as we perform a full spectrum of cases. The group covers an extensive patient population of over 1M lives and a network of over 200 local primary care for constant referrals. Our group performs B&B general surgery, minimally invasive and advanced laparoscopic, robotic, bariatrics, colorectal, breast, and more. A separate team of trauma/critical care surgeons cover trauma, acute and emergent surgery, and ICU for our level 1 trauma center.

The group practices at Mercy Hospital Springfield, an 877-bed hospital and a tertiary center for Southern Missouri and parts of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.  Mercy offers state-of-the-art equipment and facilities including large ORs and significant investment in new technology with four da Vinci robots including one at our outpatient surgery center. We have 22 main hospital ORs plus an additional 8 in the surgery center for cases and block time. 

Mercy General Surgery Offers:

• Focus on the area of general surgery you enjoy; 100% elective general surgery practice
• Outstanding group of six surgeons with focus on quality, excellent outcomes, and patient experience
• No physician turnover – established and stable group of surgeons – recruitment is due to growth
• 1:7 call with no trauma
• Ability to do the full scope of general surgery including robotics (optional)
• Access to fellowship trained surgical specialists for referrals as needed
• Ability to add an APP after ramp-up
• Competitive compensation with salary, production, quality, and recruitment incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package for the entire family starting day one
• Occurrence-based liability insurance
• Signing bonus plus relocation assistance

Mercy Hospital Springfield

• 877-bed, level I, tertiary, trauma, and catchment center for four states - 2 million lives
• Leapfrog A for quality and safety
• 500 physicians across all medical specialties
• 24/7 OR team with in-house anesthesiology
• Single instance EPIC EMR across Mercy
• Partnership with local and nearby medical schools for teaching, if desired
• Rated in the top 5% nationally for overall clinical excellence by Healthgrades

Springfield, Missouri

• Third-largest city in Missouri –amenities and activities while being in the beautiful Ozarks
• Recently named the #10 city for the cheapest cost of living in the US
• Located three hours south and southwest of Kansas City and St. Louis
• Named one of the 20 “Best Places to Live and Work in the U.S.” by Employment Review
• Features a large state university, performing arts center, top quality schools, tons of restaurants
• An abundance of outdoor recreational activities: hiking, camping, and hunting
• Numerous area lakes and natural rivers for water sports and excellent fishing
• Missouri State University provides culture, diversity, sports, concerts, and nightlife
• 40 minutes to Branson, Table Rock Lake, and multiple state parks

Mercy physicians are pioneering a new model of care. As part of one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the U.S., this physician-led and professionally managed multi-specialty group is the foundation of care and well-being of our patients in seven states, delivered cohesively through 43 hospitals, more than 300 provider offices and virtual care. Working with Mercy provides all the advantages of a large organization balanced by an uncompromising commitment to engage physicians in leading and designing patient- and consumer-centric care.  You'll discover a friendly and collaborative environment rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the most personalized experience we can deliver. What sets us apart is our unique approach, beginning with physician leadership at the senior most roles within our organization and continuing into our care locations, where physicians and co-workers share leadership responsibility and embrace new thinking and the most recent clinical and hospital innovations to get health care right for everyone we serve.

It is a continuing goal to advance diversity and inclusion within our Mercy ministry. We cherish each person as created in the image of God and believe it is our responsibility to strive for excellence in establishing an environment of dignity for all.

For more information, please contact:

Todd Vandewalker, MHA, CPRP | Senior Physician Recruiter

417-820-3606 | Todd.Vandewalker@Mercy.Net | Careers.Mercy.Net/Providers

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.