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Recruiting a second Gyn/Oncologist to meet growing patient demand and significant access concerns as well as replace a long-term, highly respected specialist who recently retired from clinical medicine. Mercy offers an established Gynecology/Oncology program with a supportive mentor, colleague, and friend.

Mercy Springfield a catchment population of over 2M people. We are the region's leader in women's care, receiving patients from a three-hour radius. You will be welcomed into a busy and established program with a proven need for another partner. The group practices at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Mercy Hospital Springfield

• 877-bed tertiary hospital
• Ample access to da Vinci Xi robotics with protected time
• Over 3,000 annual deliveries
• 24/7 OB/Hospitalist program and comprehensive MFM group for GYN ultrasound
• 14 general OB/GYNs, 6 OB/Hospitalists, 2 MFMs
• Catchment area of 2.5 million lives
• Access to Missouri medical schools for teaching and research, if desired
• System-wide EPIC EMR
• 130-year history in the community - financially strong and stable
• Rated in the top 5% nationally for overall clinical excellence by Healthgrades
• Forbes "America's Best Employers" two years in a row

Mercy Gynecology and Oncology Offers

• Established Gyn/Oncology program; our current partner has been here five years
• Group has adequate block and robotic OR time on Xi Models
• Consult-only service with experienced hospitalists - light call
• Up to three days in OR and two days in clinic each week
• Experienced Nurse Practitioners for clinic and OR assist
• Flexible schedule: excellent work/life balance with weekends and holidays off
• Clinic located on hospital campus
• Comprehensive cancer including 7 oncologists, 3 radiation oncologists, breast surgeons, genetic counselors
• Work in a stable, excellent group full of friendly people that put exceptional patient experience first
• Treated as an equal partner day one with no track or buy-in
• Opportunity for clinic outreach
• Competitive compensation with salary guarantee, fellowship stipend, production, quality, and recruitment incentives
• Starting bonuses/fellowship stipend and paid relocation package
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Comprehensive benefits package for the entire family
• Occurrence-based liability insurance

Springfield, MO

• Recently named the #10 city for the cheapest cost of living in the US by Kiplinger
• A sophisticated medical community 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 and a low cost of living
• An abundance of outdoor recreational activities: hiking, camping and hunting
• Six area lakes and natural streams provide for water sports and excellent fishing
• Missouri State University and other local universities provide culture, diversity, sports, concerts, and nightlife
• 40 minutes to Branson, Table Rock Lake, and multiple state parks

Mercy has a 130-year history in Springfield. 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, behind only Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic.

Your Life Is Our Life's Work

For more information, contact:

Todd Vandewalker, MHA, CPRP

Senior Physician Recruiter - Mercy Physician Talent Selection

417-820-3606/Todd.Vandewalker@Mercy.Net