Physician - Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Mercy St Jude Springfield Missouri

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 259,000 - 419,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Hematology/Oncology specialist to join a well-supported team in Springfield. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work with a renowned pediatric cancer center affiliated with St. Jude. Enjoy a collaborative environment with access to diverse cases and research capabilities. The role emphasizes quality patient care over production metrics, ensuring a focus on outcomes and patient experience. With comprehensive benefits and a recruitment bonus, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in children's health care.

Benefits

Leadership opportunity

Guaranteed salary

Paid relocation

Comprehensive benefits package

Occurrence-based liability insurance

Qualifications

• Must be board certified in pediatrics with a focus on hematology/oncology.
• Experience with clinical trials and pediatric patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for pediatric hematology and oncology patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Pediatric Hematology

Oncology

Clinical Trials

Patient Care

Education

MD or DO

Board Certification in Pediatrics

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Physician - Pediatric Hematology Oncology - Mercy St Jude Springfield Missouri

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Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri 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 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.

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Mercy Springfield Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Offers

• Leadership opportunity available for interested candidates
• 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’s 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
• 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
  
  

Mercy Hospital Springfield

• 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 HealthGrades
• 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.

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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For more information, please contact Todd Vandewalker, MHA, CPRP. Telephone: [phone] | Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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