Physician - Pediatric Ophthalmology - Mercy Kids - St. Louis MO

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

PSLF eligibility

H-1B sponsorship available

Job summary

Mercy Health's Ophthalmology division is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join the practice at Mercy Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

The team, consisting of two physicians and engaged support staff, emphasizes quality patient care and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. The position offers a well-established referral network, state-of-the-art surgical facilities, and a strong commitment to physician leadership within a not-for-profit system.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible pediatric ophthalmologist.
• Experience in pediatric ophthalmology preferred; located on Mercy Children's Hospital campus in St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

• Join Mercy Ophthalmology on the Mercy Children's Hospital campus in St. Louis, MO.
• Collaborate with a team of ophthalmology professionals to provide pediatric eye care.
• Participate in shared on-call duties and contribute to a high-quality patient experience.

Skills

Board certified

Board eligible

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Ophthalmology is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join our practice on the campus of Mercy Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Our Mercy Pediatric Ophthalmology team consists of 2 physicians and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.

Mercy Clinic Children's Eye Specialists - Medical Tower A

• Well-established and respected practice

• Shared Call

• First Class OR with new state-of-the-art equipment

• A large, established multi-specialty referral network

• Anoutpatient tests and treatments center, designed to make kids comfortable

Mercy Children's Hospital St. Louis:

• 23,000 pediatric emergency visits annually in our modern12-bed unit.

• 175 pediatric providers on staff with over 80 fellowship trained pediatric specialists.

• Over 165 beds in our children’s tower, including pediatrics, PICU, Level IV NICU and behavioral health units.

• 24-hour in-house neonatology and pediatric hospitalist coverage.

• Active child life program in our hospital & pediatric emergency department.

• Member of Children’s Hospital Association.

• System-wide Epic EMR.

• Over 9,000 births annually, with 1,340 NICU admissions a year

This Position Offers:

• Integrated health system with a competitive income guarantee and productivity-based model to follow

• Flexible, significant recruitment incentives tailored to your needs including sign-on/commencement bonus, resident/fellow stipends, etc.

• A strong referral base from integrated Mercy Clinic physicians

• A collaborative multidisciplinary team that ensures you have the support to deliver exceptional individualized care to patients

• Partnership with administration and a voice when it comes to decisions regarding how you practice medicine.

• Relocation package and professional liability coverage provided

• As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• This location is eligible for H-1B sponsorship

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.

For more information, please contact Megan Zielinski, MHA, CPRP-DEI.Telephone: [phone] | Email: [e-mail]