Physician

Description:

Mercy Clinic in Joplin, Missouri, is seeking a Physician - OB/GYN to join its busy, comprehensive, and well-established practice in Southwest Missouri. This practice currently performs over 110 deliveries per month and continues to grow due to strong patient demand throughout Joplin and surrounding areas.

The incoming physician will join a collaborative and supportive team consisting of 5 OB/GYN physicians and 2 Advanced Practice Providers, working together to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. The clinic offers a healthy balance between independence in practice and the support of one of the largest healthcare networks in the U.S.

Key Highlights of the Role:

• Competitive compensation package: $400000 annual guarantee, plus $50000 recruitment incentives and paid relocation assistance.

• Ability to focus on areas of obstetrics and gynecology that align with your interests.

• Call schedule of 1:6, allowing flexibility and improved work-life balance.

• Strong mentorship and collegial support from experienced OB/GYN professionals.

• Mercy Joplin Hospital features a 250-bed facility, with over 1200 deliveries annually, two da Vinci robots, 2 C-section ORs, 15 LDRPs, postpartum rooms, and 24/7 in-house anesthesiology support.

• Fully integrated EPIC EMR system across the network.

Benefits Package Includes:

• 4 weeks’ vacation plus 1 week CME and paid holidays.

• NHSC qualified location (eligible for Student Loan Repayment Programs).

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

• Multiple retirement plans (401k, 403b, 457b).

• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage.

About Joplin, Missouri:
Joplin offers an excellent quality of life with the lowest cost of living in Missouri, located in the scenic Ozarks. With a population of 75,000 and a regional draw of over 200,000, Joplin serves as a cultural, educational, and medical hub for the four-state region (Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas). Physicians enjoy short commutes, affordable housing, outdoor recreation (hiking, fishing, kayaking, golf, and more), and excellent school options including public, private, and parochial systems. Joplin also benefits from proximity to regional and international airports, ensuring easy travel access.

About Mercy Health System:
Mercy is one of the largest Catholic health systems in the U.S., operating across seven states with 43 hospitals, 900 physician practices, and a robust virtual care platform. Mercy emphasizes physician leadership, innovation, diversity, inclusion, and compassionate care for all patients. Physicians are empowered to shape the future of patient care while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.