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Carolinas MGMA

Physician - Pediatric Hematology and Oncology - Mercy St. Jude Site Springfield

Carolinas MGMA, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897

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Overview Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri in partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is recruiting a third 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.

Mercy has a 200+ year history—let us share this amazing story with you!

Benefits

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 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—cover one campus

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

Hospital Information

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

Location 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.

Diversity & Inclusion 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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Contact For more information, please contact Todd Vandewalker, MHA, CPRP. Telephone: 417‑820‑3606 | Email: todd.vandewalker@mercy.net

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