Physician - Trauma and General Surgery - Mercy Hospital South - St. Louis MO

Mercy Trauma/Surgical Critical Care is currently seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Surgeon to join our practice in St. Louis, MO. Our growing Mercy Trauma team consists of four surgeons, five advanced practitioners, and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.

Mercy Trauma/Surgical Critical Care:

• Mercy Hospital South is a 767-bed acute care hospital
• Only Level II Trauma Center in South County
• Level I STEMI Center
• 80,000 ED visits annually
• Level I Sister Facility 12 miles away
• Our regionalized team has 13 Surgeons, 19 Advanced Practitioners, and a full support team
• Large volume location with a wide breadth of trauma cases
• Emergency/Elective General Surgery opportunities
• 30 ORs with designated acute care block and trauma room
• Robust Interventional Radiology service
• Excellent subspecialty consultant support
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team that ensures you have the support to deliver exceptional, individualized care to patients.

This position offers:

• Integrated health system with a competitive income guarantee and productivity-based model
• Flexible, significant recruitment incentives including commencement bonus and resident/fellow stipends
• Comprehensive benefits from day one, including health, dental, vision, and CME
• Retirement plans with employer contribution and matching options
• Relocation package and professional liability coverage
• As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• This location is eligible for H1B sponsorship

Click here to learn more about Mercy Hospital South.

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Your life is our life’s work

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 across seven states, delivered through 43 hospitals, 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, and our virtual care platform. Working with Mercy offers the advantages of a large organization, balanced by an unwavering commitment to physician engagement in leading and designing patient- and consumer-centric care. We foster a friendly, collaborative environment rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a personalized experience. Our unique approach begins with physician leadership at the highest levels and continues into our care locations, where physicians and staff share leadership responsibilities, embracing innovation and clinical excellence to improve healthcare for all we serve.

We are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within our Mercy ministry. We cherish each person as created in the image of God and strive to create an environment of dignity for all.

For more information, please contact Megan Zielinski, MHA, CPRP-DEI. Telephone: 314-364-3568 | Email: