Physician

Description:

Mercy Hospital Jefferson is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible OBGYN Physician to join its established and highly regarded OBGYN team in Festus, Missouri. The team currently consists of four physicians, three advanced practitioners, and a dedicated support staff, all committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered care.

As part of Mercy Clinic OBGYN – Jefferson, which has been nationally recognized by Newsweek as a Best Maternity Care Hospital, you will provide a full spectrum of obstetric and gynecological care, ranging from adolescence through menopause. Physicians in this practice manage both low- and high-risk pregnancies, general gynecological conditions, and complex women’s health needs.

Key Highlights of the Role:

• Call rotation of 1:4, ensuring work-life balance.

• 24/7 access to Mercy Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists.

• Advanced surgical capabilities with the Da Vinci Robot available on-site.

• Largest primary care network and referral base in the Greater St. Louis area.

• Integrated with Mercy’s robust healthcare system, providing comprehensive patient care.

About Mercy Hospital Jefferson:
Mercy Hospital Jefferson is a 251-bed acute care facility located in Festus, Missouri, offering 24-hour emergency services along with diagnostic, preventive, and restorative healthcare. The hospital is part of Mercy, one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the United States, serving patients across seven states through 43 hospitals, 900 physician practices, outpatient facilities, and virtual care platforms.

Position Benefits:

• Competitive income guarantee transitioning to a productivity-based compensation model.

• Flexible recruitment incentives including sign-on/commencement bonus and resident stipend.

• Comprehensive benefits starting day one (health, dental, vision, CME allowance).

• Employer-matched retirement plans and professional liability coverage.

• Relocation assistance package.

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as a not-for-profit system.

• Open to H1B and J1 Visa candidates.

Location Benefits – Festus, Missouri:
Festus, part of Jefferson County, is conveniently located just 20 minutes south of St. Louis. The area offers a welcoming community, excellent schools, recreational opportunities, and is one of the fastest-growing counties in the Greater St. Louis region, making it an ideal place to live and work.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment:
Mercy is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across its ministry. The organization values every individual as created in the image of God and fosters an environment of dignity, respect, and belonging for all patients, staff, and physicians.