Mercy Hospital Springfield in partnership with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is recruiting a full-time pediatric hematology/oncology specialist to join Mercy Kids, a comprehensive children's hospital in Springfield, MO. As an affiliate site for St. Jude, we offer amazing resources and a very stable practice opportunity delivering a 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, nurses, and practice manager.

Mercy Springfield Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Offers:

• Access to a variety of stimulating cases
• Ability to offer local inductions
• Partnership with St. Jude's for clinical support and research, if desired
• Join two pediatric hematology/oncology physicians and two pediatric nurse practitioners
• Pediatric cancer center and clinic located inside the hospital
• No outreach required
• Guaranteed salary - focus on quality and patient experience, not wRVUs
• Commencement bonus or fellowship stipend available
• Paid relocation
• Comprehensive benefits package for the entire family
• Occurrence-based liability insurance

Mercy Hospital Springfield

• 800+-bed tertiary hospital and regional referral center for a four-state catchment area
• St. Jude affiliate site
• Level II pediatric trauma center for Missouri and Arkansas
• 11-Bed dedicated pediatric Emergency Department
• 12-bed PICU, 46-bed level III NICU, 30 bed inpatient pediatric floor
• 500+ physicians across all medical specialties with most pediatric sub-specialties are represented
• System-wide EPIC EMR

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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Todd Vandewalker, MHA, CPRP

Senior Physician Recruiter

417-820-3606

Todd.Vandewalker@mercy.net

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Employer

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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