Physician - OB Hospitalist Laborist - Mercy Springfield Missouri

Mercy Hospital - Springfield, Missouri General OB/Hospitalist Opportunity

No Call/In-House Hospitalist Shifts Only - Go Home on Time!

Flexible Shift Options, 12 or 24-Hour Shifts including Documentation Time

Four Dedicated C-Section ORs in L&D with 24/7 Anesthesia In-House

Hospital Performs Over 3,000 Annual Deliveries

Full Access to Specialists Including MFM, 20+ Pediatric Specialties, 44-Bed NICU, Etc.

Mercy Clinic is recruiting an additional OB/Hospitalist to meet growing demand at Mercy Hospital - Springfield, Missouri. We perform 250-300 deliveries per month. The ideal candidate has a diverse skill set in obstetrics including high-risk and complicated patients with specialty support available. Our hospital covers an extensive patient population of nearly 2M lives and is the regional leader for obstetrics and infant care at Mercy Kids, our attached pediatric hospital.

The group of OB/HOS practices at Mercy Hospital Springfield, an 886-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 four large, dedicated C-Section ORs, significant investment in new technology, freshly renovated L&Ds, long-term expansion plans, and more. We offer 24/7 in-house anesthesia and NICU coverage. A full range of medical services and specialty support are provided including MFM and Gyn/Onc.

Mercy offers:

• Hospital-employed group with guaranteed compensation, equal parity, no partnership track
• 12 or 24-hour shift options with documentation time - no responsibilities or call when off
• Flexible shifts and hours available including block schedule, doubles, etc.
• Established and thriving OB/Hospitalist program - ready to go day one!
• 14 General OBGYNs for full support
• Work in a stable, excellent group full of mentors and friends
• Large catchment area of approximately 2M lives and over 3,000 annual deliveries
• Rated in the top 5% nationally for overall clinical excellence by Healthgrades
• Leapfrog Grade A for safety and quality
• Competitive compensation with guaranteed hourly rate, quality, and recruitment incentives
• $50,000 signing bonus plus paid relocation
• Comprehensive benefits package for the entire family
• Occurrence-based liability insurance

Springfield, Missouri

• Regional hub of southwest Missouri and the third largest city in the state
• Recently named in the top 10 cities for lowest cost of living in the US by Kiplinger
• A sophisticated medical community located three hours south and southwest of Kansas City and St. Louis and only 30 minutes from Branson
• Named one of the 20 "Best Places to Live and Work in the U.S. by Employment Review
• Features three large universities, performing arts center, top school districts in the state, and a variety of cultural, dining, and shopping options
• An abundance of outdoor recreational activities: hunting, hiking, camping, rock climbing, mountain biking
• Dozens of area lakes and natural streams provide for water sports and excellent fishing
• Headquarters of Bass Pro Shops and beautiful scenery in the Ozark Mountains and many Missouri 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.

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Todd Vandewalker, MHA, CPRP | Telephone: 417-820-3606 | Email: Todd.Vandewalker@Mercy.net