Physician Emergency Medicine

Cox Health is seeking Emergency Medicine physicians to join our teams in Springfield, Branson, and Monett. Physicians play a direct role in shaping clinical operations, staffing models, and patient care strategies through a collaborative, physician-led leadership structure. Cox Health serves over 400,000 people in the Springfield metro area as well as smaller communities in the region and serves as a regional tertiary referral center.

Whether you prefer practicing at a Level I Trauma Center, a community emergency department, or a modern critical access hospital, Cox Health offers multiple practice environments supported by strong specialty coverage and system resources. Outside the hospital, the Ozarks provide unmatched access to lakes, hiking, boating, world-class golf courses, and outdoor recreation, along with a welcoming community and family-friendly lifestyle with a low cost of living.

Cox Medical Center Branson Emergency Department

$100,000 Sign-On bonus

Site Details

• 44,000 annual visits
• Moderate acuity community ED
• 54 hours physician coverage / 30 hours APP daily
• Strong specialty and hospitalist support
• Level I Trauma Center (Cox South) 40 minutes away

Compensation

• 1600 hours per year
• Approximate income $430K
• Quality and Engagement bonus up to $30K
• Additional shift bonus $1,500 per shift

Cox Monett Emergency Department

$100,000 sign on bonus

Site Details

• 16,000 annual visits
• Critical Access ED (facility < 5 years old)
• 24 hours physician coverage / 12 hours APP daily
• Level I Trauma Center (Cox South) 45 minutes away

Compensation

• 1600 hours per year
• Approximate income $400K
• Quality and Engagement bonus up to $30K
• Additional shift bonus $1,500 per shift

Cox Springfield (North and South Emergency Departments—6 miles apart)

$100,000 signing bonus

Site Details

• Level I Trauma Center with 76,000 annual visits AND low-acuity ED with 36,000 visits annually.
• Full specialty backup, stroke, STEMI and trauma center
• Admissions Unit to reduce boarding potential
• Opportunity to teach if desired
• Strong specialty and hospitalist support

Compensation

• 1500 hours per year
• Approximate income $424K
• Quality and Engagement bonus up to $30K
• Additional shift bonus $650 per shift in Springfield, $1500 per shift Branson/Monett

Benefits (All Sites)

• Relocation assistance
• Student loan repayment $10,000/yr for 5 years
• PSLF-eligible employer
• Resident stipend $20,000 (final year of residency)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement match (hospital contributes about $17K on $24.5k employee contribution)
• Malpractice covered with no tail coverage needed if you leave
• Epic EHR

Recruiting BC/BE Emergency Physicians

Physicians interested in learning more are encouraged to contact:

Paula Johnson
Administrative Director of Physician Recruitment

Howard Jarvis, MD
Emergency Medicine Medical Director