Academic Physician - MD/DO - Congenital Heart Disease Cardiologist
SCardiologySaint Louis, Missouri14d ago
~$600,000SalaryDrMarket ContextHigh confidence· 33 reports
Mercy Clinic in Joplin, MO is seeking a full-time Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join a well-established cardiology program at a 240-bed hospital, performing clinic visits and interpretation of noninvasive studies (EKG, Echo, Stress, Nuclear, Vascular Ultrasound, monitors). Compensation includes a competitive 1-year guarantee at $600K, a $50,000 commencement bonus, up to $10,000 relocation assistance, and 4 weeks vacation plus CME time.
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Mercy Clinic in Joplin, MO is seeking a full-time Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join our busy, well-established practice. Cardiology team consists of four interventional (including one structural), two EP, two non-invasive cardiologists and 7 NP’s including 1 dedicated to Heart Failure clinic as well as dedicated inpatient NP support to round out our heart program.
Mercy Joplin Cardiology Program
240-bed hospital was built in 2015 and offers state-of-the-art facilities and equipment
Outreach in one community
Full schedule of clinic visits
Interpretation of noninvasive studies including EKG, Echo, Stress test, Nuclear Medicine stress, vascular Ultrasound, event monitors and holters
Call is 5-7 days a month, every 6 or 7th weekend
Strong outreach provided by Physicians and NPs means a large catchment area for your patients
This position offers
• Integrated health system with a competitive compensation model
• Competitive 1-year guarantee at $600K
• $50,000 Commencement bonus plus up to $10,000 relocation assistance
• 4 weeks’ vacation while on guarantee, 6 holidays plus 1 week CME
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence-based liability insurance
• Physician wellness program
About Joplin
Appreciate an excellent quality of life in Joplin, where a crossroads of culture lies tucked away in the beautiful Ozarks of Southwest Missouri
• As the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the state, Joplin maintains the lowest cost of living and highest bang-for-your buck
• Population of the Greater Joplin Area is 75,000 (flourishing to over 200,000 during the workday) Joplin serves as a hub of economic, health and cultural activity for multiple communities in the four-state area
• Spend more time at home with no commute. Beautiful neighborhoods are located within an easy 5-10 minute drive from the clinic and hospital.
• Balance work with an active lifestyle with activities including golf (1 private, 3 public courses), tennis, numerous gyms, running, and hiking the scenic chert bluffs
• Enjoy easy access to nearby streams and lakes for fishing, kayaking and boating
• Multiple preK-12 options exist to make sure young minds have the opportunity to thrive. Choose from public, private and parochial schools, local colleges and a state university.
• Become a valued member of a diverse, growing medical hub with Kansas City University-Joplin's medical school and dental school.
• Joplin has its own airport with United flights to Chicago and Denver. We are less than 1 hour from national airports in Springfield, MO and Bentonville, AR and 90 minutes from international airport in Tulsa.
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.
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