Physician Surgery-Critical Care

Position Overview

Cox Health is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Acute Care Surgeon with training in Surgical Critical Care to join our established team at a state-designated Level I Trauma Center in Springfield, Missouri.

This position includes clinical responsibilities in trauma surgery, acute care surgery, and critical care management within a high-acuity tertiary care environment.

• Join a collaborative group of eight Acute Care Surgeons, recruiting a ninth partner due to growth
• Supported by an experienced team of advanced practice providers
• Based at Cox Medical Center South, a large regional referral center serving southwest Missouri
• Broad, high-acuity case mix across trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care

• Top 1% nationally in ACS robotic surgery utilization
• Expanding use of minimally invasive and robotic techniques in acute care surgery
• Established clinical pathways and strong multidisciplinary support

• Balanced schedule across trauma, ICU, and acute care surgery services
• Collaborative call model designed to support sustainability and team-based care
• Efficient operational infrastructure supporting patient flow and care coordination
• Opportunities for involvement in resident education, mentorship, and clinical research are available for interested candidates, but are not required

• Board-certified/board-eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care required
• Strong clinical and operative skills across trauma, emergency general surgery, and ICU care
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Long-standing, respected Level I Trauma Program
• Stable, collegial, and high-functioning surgical group
• Growing program with strong institutional support
• Opportunity for professional growth and program development

Springfield, Missouri offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living, excellent schools, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.