Physician - Rheumatologist with Mercy Jefferson in Festus, MO

Mercy Co; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 315,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income guarantee

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

PSLF eligibility

Vacation & holidays

CME allowance

Retirement plan

Malpractice coverage

H1B accepted

Job summary

Mercy Jefferson in Festus, MO is seeking a board certified or board eligible Rheumatology Physician to join our new practice. This not-for-profit system offers a two-year income guarantee of $350,000 with a $25,000 signing bonus, relocation up to $20,000, PSLF eligibility, and comprehensive day-one benefits.

Enjoy a supportive environment with strong subspecialist backing, a robust referral network, and a community-focused hospital in Jefferson County, just outside St. Louis.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Rheumatology.
• Physician with MD/DO degree and licensed/eligible to practice in Missouri.

Skills

Rheumatology

Board certification

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Jefferson is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible Rheumatology Physician to join ournew practice in Festus, MO.

Mercy Hospital Jefferson:

• A 300-bed community-based hospital - the only hospital in Jefferson County
• Strong referral base from Mercy's primary care physicians and local Mercy urgent care
• Excellent subspecialist support
• Approximately 40,000 Emergency Department visits annually
• Leapfrog Grade A and Top General hospital and CMS 4-star hospital
• Collaborative partnership with LECOM - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
• System-wide Epic EMR
• Catchment area of 1 million across 20 counties

This Position Offers:

• 2-year income guarantee $350k with $25 signing bonus!
• Up to $20,000 in relocation
• As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• 4 weeks' vacation plus 6 holidays (while on guarantee)
• Annual $5,000 CME allowance
• Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and life
• Retirement (401k/403b/457b) plan
• Occurrence-based malpractice plan
• H1B candidates are accepted

Festus, part of Jefferson County, is conveniently located just 20 minutessouth of St. Louis.

Welcome to St. Louis:

Urban explorer, outdoor adventurer, aficionado of family fun - no matter your persona, you'll find plenty to do in St. Louis. The city is brimming with free, world-class attractions and boasts an arts-and-culture scene that's second to none. Plus, fans of fresh air will be surprised and delighted by our flourishing public parks, miles of trails and exhilarating waterways. Sprinkle in a bit of our secret sauce - the warmth and hospitality of the residents - and you'll discover that St. Louis dishes up an undeniably epic place to call home.

Why Mercy?

At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets innovation. As part of an organization rooted in a 200-year tradition of compassionate service, you'll help advance health care while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets Mercy apart is our 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 you can put that purpose into practice.

For more information, please contact Camryn Rivenburgh.Telephone: [phone] | Email: [e-mail]