Mercy Jefferson is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible
Rheumatology Physician to join our new 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 minutes south of St. Louis. For its residents, Jefferson County and its numerous municipalities offer ample opportunities to live, work and play in one of the fastest growing counties in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Region!
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