Find your calling at Mercy! Neonatologist Opportunity Level III NICU | 7 On/7 Off Schedule | $50,000 Sign-On Bonus Mercy Clinic | Joplin, Missouri Mercy Clinic is seeking a BC/BE Neonatologist to join our established Women's & Children's team in Joplin, Missouri. This opportunity offers the chance to practice in a well-supported Level III NICU while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance and strong compensation package. At Mercy, you'll join a collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Work alongside experienced OB/GYN physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and neonatal professionals within a regional referral center serving a four-state area. Opportunity Highlights 7 on/7 off schedule Level III NICU with 16 beds More than 1,200 deliveries annually Approximately 150 NICU admissions per year 24/7 in-house Neonatal Nurse Practitioner coverage Neonatal transport team Care for infants beginning at 23 weeks gestation Non-surgical patients managed within the unit EPIC EMR across the Mercy health system Mercy Hospital Joplin Mercy Hospital Joplin is a 250-bed regional referral hospital serving southwestern Missouri, northwestern Arkansas, northeastern Oklahoma, and southeastern Kansas. Facility highlights include Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 15 Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum suites Two dedicated Cesarean section operating rooms 24/7 in-house anesthesiology coverage Dedicated women's health services Two da Vinci robotic surgical systems Comprehensive specialty support Recognized by Forbes among America's Best Employers Compensation & Benefits Mercy offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including Competitive shift-based compensation $50,000 sign-on bonus $20,000 relocation assistance Current Neonatologist total compensation exceeding $400,000 annually $5,000 CME allowance plus one week of CME time Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Occurrence-based malpractice coverage Mercy qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) options Joplin, Missouri Located in the beautiful Ozarks of Southwest Missouri, Joplin offers an outstanding quality of life, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Why Physicians Choose Joplin Metropolitan population of approximately 80,000 with a regional service area exceeding 360,000 Low cost of living and excellent housing value Convenient 5-10 minute commute times throughout the community Exceptional outdoor amenities, including golf, hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and boating Diverse public, private, and parochial school options Home to Kansas City University's College of Osteopathic Medicine Easy regional travel with commercial air service from Joplin Regional Airport and convenient access to Springfield, Bentonville, and Tulsa airports Join a respected health system where you can build a rewarding Neonatology career while enjoying the professional support, lifestyle balance, and community connection that make Mercy and Joplin exceptional places to practice medicine. If you're interested in learning more, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you. 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.