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Emergency Medicine Physician – Strong Support, Balanced Schedule, Level II Trauma | $100K Bonus

MercySaint Louis, MissouriPosted 1mo ago·attending physician
~$400,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 21 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Emergency Medicine·Full-time·Rotating 9-hour shifts, 15 shifts per month·CPay transparency
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Overview

The package

AI-structured

Mercy Hospital South, a 796-bed Level II Trauma Center in the St. Louis metro, is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician for a high-acuity ED seeing ~85,000 annual visits, with rotating 9-hour shifts (15/month), a $100K signing bonus, and a competitive hourly rate with productivity incentives.

  • $400,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
  • $100,000 signing bonus disclosed
  • Rotating 9-hour shifts, 15 shifts per month
  • Emergency Department · Level II Trauma Center, Tertiary Hospital · ED-only (inpatient admissions supported by 24/7 hospitalist service)
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Posted pay vs real comps

$355k$400k$435k
Physician-reported range Reported median

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

Type
SalaryDr Market Context
Market context
$355,000 – $435,000
Structure
hybrid
Signing bonus
$100,000
$355k$400k$435k
Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 21 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Employer

Mercy

Health system218 open roles
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Facility & Community

Saint Louis, Missouri
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Facility details
Practice setting
Emergency Department
Facility type
Level II Trauma Center, Tertiary Hospital
Beds
796
Trauma level
Level II
Community snapshot
Peer median
$410k
132 reports · national
Active supply
12
4 in Saint Louis
Transparent pay
4/12
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
3.3/5
12 physician reports
Cost of living
92
below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
-0.3
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
132 SalaryDr Emergency Medicine reports in national show a $409,584 median.
12 active Emergency Medicine roles in Missouri, including 4 in Saint Louis; 4 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.7/5 average job satisfaction.
57% of physicians with recommendation data would choose their job again.

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  • Is the $100,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Rotating 9-hour shifts, 15 shifts per month
Shift type
Rotating shifts (9-hour)
Patient volume
~85,000 annual ED visits
Inpatient / outpatient
ED-only (inpatient admissions supported by 24/7 hospitalist service)
Coverage model
28 Emergency Medicine physicians + 12 APPs; 24/7 in-house Trauma Surgery and ICU physician coverage; 24/7 hospitalist services
Teaching
No
Research
No
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

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SalaryDr Market Context
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
1 wk ago
Extraction confidence
78%
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Full description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join our dynamic, high-acuity team at Mercy Hospital South—a thriving Level II Trauma Center backed by comprehensive subspecialty support and significant ongoing investment in the ED.

This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a busy, well-resourced, physician-friendly environment with strong volumes, diverse pathology, and outstanding operational support.

Why Mercy Hospital South?

  • High-Acuity Practice: ~85,000 annual ED visits at a Level II Trauma Center
  • Large Tertiary Facility: 796-bed hospital, third-largest in the St. Louis metro
  • Full Specialty Backup: Immediate access to every major subspecialty on campus
  • True 24/7 Clinical Support:
  • In-house Trauma Surgery
  • ICU Physician in-house coverage around the clock
  • 24/7 Hospitalist services for efficient admissions
  • Advanced Clinical Capabilities:
    • Level I STEMI Center
    • Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • Major Growth & Investment: Brand-new, state-of-the-art Emergency Department opening this September 2027

Physician-Friendly Schedule & Team

  • Attractive schedule: Rotating 9-hour shifts with just 15 shifts per month
  • Collaborative team of:
    • 28 Emergency Medicine physicians
    • 12 Advanced Practice Providers
    • Dedicated, engaged support staff focused on quality and efficiency

Compensation & Incentives

  • Highly competitive hourly rate
  • Incentive opportunities tied to productivity
  • VERY attractive signing bonus of $100K

At Mercy Hospital South, you’ll find the rare combination of high-acuity emergency medicine, robust clinical support, and a lifestyle-friendly schedule—all within a growing, forward-thinking program.

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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