Physician - Pediatric Hematology and Oncology - Mercy St. Jude Site Springfield Missouri

Overview

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri in partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is recruiting a third full-time pediatric hematology/oncology specialist to join Mercy Kids, a comprehensive children’s hospital and only pediatric cancer center within a three-hour radius. As an affiliate site for St. Jude, we offer comprehensive resources and a stable practice opportunity delivering a fascinating 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, psychology, pharmacy, diet and nutrition, and practice manager.

Mercy has a 200+ year history—let us share this amazing story with you!

• Program has been established for 15 years—stable and strongly supported
• Team of two pediatric hematology/oncology physicians and two pediatric nurse practitioners
• We are the only pediatric cancer center within a 3-hour radius
• Access to a variety of stimulating cases and research capabilities
• Partnership with St. Jude for clinical trials, support, and research
• Committed support staff and team—many have been here since its inception
• Excellent culture and teamwork that cares about the patients and highest quality and outcomes
• Pediatric cancer center and clinic located inside the hospital—cover one campus
• No outreach required
• Guaranteed salary—focus on quality and patient experience, not wRVUs and production metrics
• Recruitment bonus or fellowship stipend available plus paid relocation
• Comprehensive, day‑one benefits package for your entire family
• Occurrence‑based liability insurance

• 886‑bed tertiary hospital and regional referral center for a four‑state catchment area
• St. Jude affiliate site
• 11‑Bed pediatric Emergency Department
• 12‑bed PICU, 46‑bed NICU, 30‑bed inpatient pediatric floor
• 600+ physicians across all medical specialties
• Most pediatric specialists are available—neurology, neurosurgery, ENT, pulmonology, emergency and intensivists, hospitalists, orthopedics, general and trauma surgery, and more
• System‑wide EPIC EMR
• Leapfrog Grade A for quality and safety
• Ranked in the top 5% nationally for overall clinical excellence by Health Grades
• Visa candidates are encouraged to apply

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.

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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For more information, please contact Todd Vandewalker, MHA, CPRP. Telephone: 417‑820‑3606 | Email: