Overview

The package

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Mercy Heart Hospital South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join an established, 3-Star STS-rated, high-acuity program at a 767-bed Level II Trauma Center, with participation in advanced structural programs including TAVR (Edwards Benchmark site) and MitraClip. The role is supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team with access to the largest primary care referral network in Greater St. Louis.

$1,200,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
Hospital-employed, multidisciplinary heart team · Tertiary care center / Heart Hospital · Primarily inpatient/surgical; outpatient referral base through largest primary care network in Greater St. Louis

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Compensation

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Market context

$1,000,000 – $1,300,000

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Facility & Community

Saint Louis, Missouri

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Facility details

Practice setting: Hospital-employed, multidisciplinary heart team
Facility type: Tertiary care center / Heart Hospital
Beds: 767
Trauma level: Level II
Patient population: High-acuity cardiac surgical patients including valve disease, aortic aneurysms, HOCM; diverse case mix via large primary care referral network

Community snapshot

Peer median

$1,200k

23 reports · national

Active supply

1 in Saint Louis

Transparent pay

0/4

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

4.3/5

4 physician reports

Cost of living

below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities

Schools

-0.3

grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024

23 SalaryDr Cardiothoracic Surgery reports in national show a $1,200,000 median.

4 active Cardiothoracic Surgery roles in Missouri, including 1 in Saint Louis; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.1/5 average job satisfaction.

Work Design

Patient volume

~85,000 ED visits annually; high-volume, established CT surgery program

Inpatient / outpatient

Primarily inpatient/surgical; outpatient referral base through largest primary care network in Greater St. Louis

Coverage model

Collaborative heart team with Cardiac Anesthesia, Interventional Cardiology, and Imaging; experienced surgical partners

Admin burden

Physicians have a meaningful voice in program development; opportunities to participate in quality initiatives, committees, and leadership activities

Teaching

Research

Full description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our established, high-performing heart team at Mercy Heart Hospital South. This is an opportunity to build a strong, high-quality practice within a nationally recognized program supported by a collaborative and experienced surgical team.

Mercy South is a 767-bed tertiary care center with more than 140 years of clinical excellence. As the only Level II Trauma Center in South County (~85,000 ED visits annually), the hospital offers a consistent, diverse case mix and a strong surgical pipeline.

With access to the largest primary care referral network in Greater St. Louis, you'll be well-positioned to grow your practice efficiently and sustainably.

Practice Highlights

Join a well-integrated, collaborative heart team with experienced partners
Strong mentorship and support structure , ideal for surgeons looking to further develop and refine their practice
Broad, high-acuity case mix , including:
- Valve disease
- Aortic aneurysms
- HOCM
Participation in advanced and evolving programs, including:
- TAVR (Edwards Benchmark Program site; 1 of 30 nationally)
- MitraClip
- Lead extraction
- Thoracic surgery (optional based on interest)
3-Star STS rated program with a commitment to quality and outcomes
Optimized perioperative care through standardized pathways and ERAS protocols

Physician-Centered Environment

Collaborative, multidisciplinary model with Cardiac Anesthesia, Interventional Cardiology, and Imaging
Strong administrative partnership -physicians have a meaningful voice in program development
Opportunities to participate in quality initiatives, committees, and leadership activities
Backed by a stable, innovative health system focused on physician success

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.

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

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