Critical Care - Intensivist - Physician

Mercy Hospital South - Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Critical Care Physician to join a nine-intensivist team with 24/7 in-house APP support. The role features a week-on/week-off schedule, 182 shifts per year, and a low-staffing burden within a 40-bed ICU.

The hospital serves the greater St. Louis area with advanced technology, strong physician leadership, and a focus on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible critical care physician.
• Experience in high-acuity ICU care with procedural skills.
• Willingness to work with 24/7 in-house APP support.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care for 12-16 patients per physician daily census.
• Work in a 40-bed ICU with 24/7 APP coverage.
• Follow a week-on/week-off schedule and maintain high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with nine intensivists and Mercy team.

Skills

Critical Care

Board Certification

Inpatient ICU

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Join one of the most stable and collegial Critical Care teams in the St. Louis region at Mercy Hospital South , a large, established community hospital known for its strong physician culture, advanced technology, and commitment to quality patient care.

We are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Critical Care Physician to become part of a highly respected team of nine experienced intensivists supported by 24/7 in-house Advanced Practice Provider coverage .

Position Highlights

• Week-on / Week-off schedule
• 182 shifts annually
• Only 6-8 weeks of nights per year
• 40-bed ICU
• Typical daily census of 12-16 patients per physician
• Dedicated 24/7 in-house APP support
• High-acuity, procedure-rich practice
• No residency program or teaching obligations, allowing physicians to focus on patient care
• Opportunities to work with medical students if desired
• State-of-the-art equipment

Why Mercy Hospital South?

Mercy Hospital South is a high-volume regional referral center serving the greater St. Louis area. With more than 85,000 annual emergency department visits, a Level I Stroke Center, Level I STEMI Center, and Level II Trauma Center, physicians enjoy the clinical complexity and acuity typically found in larger tertiary settings while maintaining the collegial culture of a well-established community-based program.

Located in St. Louis, Missouri , Mercy Hospital South offers the advantages of a major metropolitan area with excellent schools, diverse neighborhoods, professional sports, world-class cultural attractions, and a low cost of living.

If you‘re looking for a collaborative team, predictable schedule, procedural autonomy, and long-term career stability, we‘d love to talk with you.

Your life is our life’s work

At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership-from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care-where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.