Physician - General and Bariatric Surgery - Mercy Springfield Missouri
Mercy
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Posted: 24-Mar-24
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Salary: Open
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Internal Number: 11241_932768
Mercy - Springfield, Missouri General and Bariatric Surgery Opportunity
Mercy Clinic General and Specialty Surgery is recruiting a 7th surgeon and another bariatric surgeon! The ideal candidate has a diverse skill set in comprehensive general, bariatric, minimally-invasive, and robotic 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 250 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.
Mercy Clinic is a physician-led and professionally managed multi-specialty group. With over 2,500 primary care and specialty physicians, Mercy Clinic is the fourth largest integrated physician organization in the country.
Working for Mercy gives you all the advantages of a larger organization balanced by the spirit of a smaller patient-centered medical group. You’ll discover a friendly and cooperative environment where people care for one another at every level. What sets us apart is our unique approach where physicians and professional managers share leadership and make decisions together to improve upon, and deliver, world-class care.
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.
ST. LOUIS – Forbes has named Mercy to its America’s Best Employers for New Grads 2022 list, ranking Mercy in the top 200 companies, including AT&T, Edward Jones and The Walt Disney Company.