Physician - Pediatric Hematology and Oncology - Mercy St. Jude Site Springfield Missouri

Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri in partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is recruiting a third full-time pediatric hematology/oncology specialist to join Mercy Kids, a comprehensive children's hospital and only pediatric cancer center within a three-hour radius. As an affiliate site for St. Jude, we offer comprehensive resources and a stable practice opportunity delivering a fascinating mix of oncology and hematology. This position joins a team of two physicians, two pediatric nurse practitioners, and a full support staff of social worker, child life services, psychology, pharmacy, diet and nutrition, and practice manager.

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Mercy Springfield Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Offers:

• Program has been established for 15-years – stable and strongly supported
• Team of two pediatric hematology/oncology physicians and two pediatric nurse practitioners
• We are the only pediatric cancer center within a 3-hour radius
• Access to a variety of stimulating cases and research capabilities
• Partnership with St. Jude’s for clinical trials, support, and research
• Committed support staff and team - many have been here since its inception
• Excellent culture and teamwork that cares about the patients and highest quality and outcomes
• Pediatric cancer center and clinic located inside the hospital - cover one campus
• No outreach required
• Guaranteed salary – focus on quality and patient experience, not wRVUs and production metrics
• Recruitment bonus or fellowship stipend available plus paid relocation
• Comprehensive, day-one benefits package for your entire family
• Occurrence-based liability insurance

Mercy Hospital Springfield

• 886-bed tertiary hospital and regional referral center for a four-state catchment area
• St. Jude affiliate site
• 11-Bed pediatric Emergency Department
• 12-bed PICU, 46-bed NICU, 30-bed inpatient pediatric floor
• 600 physicians across all medical specialties
• Most pediatric specialists are available - neurology, neurosurgery, ENT, pulmonology, emergency and intensivists, hospitalists, orthopedics, general and trauma surgery, and more
• System-wide EPIC EMR
• Leapfrog Grade A for quality and safety
• Ranked in the top 5% nationally for overall clinical excellence by HealthGrades
• Visa candidates are encouraged to apply

Southwest Missouri

Living here is easy with everything you need! We have access to some of the best outdoor recreation in the country with the Ozark Mountains, a plentiful and growing job market, great schools, universities, world-class health care, and all the entertainment and cultural options of metro areas—but with far less stress and traffic plus an abundance of character and friendliness. Enjoy a top 10 city for low cost of living and top 20 best places to live and work! Springfield has an excellent airport with daily flights across the country.

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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