Physician - Neurosurgeon - Mercy Hospital South - St. Louis, MO

MercySt. Louis, MissouriPosted 4mo agoattending physician

~$900,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 94 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

NeurosurgeryFull-timeShared, described as manageable with trauma and hospitalist supportCPay transparency

Overview

The package

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Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a BC/BE Neurosurgeon to join a team of 2 established neurosurgeons and 2 APPs at a 796-bed Level II Trauma Center with ~85,000 annual ED visits. The role offers a hybrid compensation model with guaranteed base and productivity incentives, sign-on/commencement bonuses, PSLF eligibility, and H-1B visa sponsorship.

$900,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
Shared, described as manageable with trauma and hospitalist support
Employed, not-for-profit health system · Community Medical Center / Academic-affiliated hospital · Primarily inpatient/surgical with outpatient referral network; mix not explicitly quantified
Visa sponsorship listed by the source

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Posted pay vs real comps

$850k$900k$1100k

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: $850,000 – $1,100,000
Structure: hybrid
Loan repayment: $0

$850k$900k$1100k

Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 94 verified physician submissions (national cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Mercy

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EHR

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Source

Official employer source

Facility & Community

St. Louis, Missouri

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St. Louis, Missouri

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Facility

Community Medical Center / Academic-affiliated hospital

Market

Missouri

Facility details

Practice setting: Employed, not-for-profit health system
Facility type: Community Medical Center / Academic-affiliated hospital
Beds: 796
Trauma level: Level II
Patient population: General neurosurgery patient population; trauma, stroke (Comprehensive Stroke Center designation), and surgical cases

Community snapshot

Peer median

$900k

94 reports · national

Active supply

1 in St. Louis

Transparent pay

0/1

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

94 SalaryDr Neurosurgery reports in national show a $900,000 median.

1 active Neurosurgery roles in Missouri, including 1 in St. Louis; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.

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

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How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Call burden: Shared, described as manageable with trauma and hospitalist support
Patient volume: ~85,000 annual ED visits (facility-level); busy practice noted
Inpatient / outpatient: Primarily inpatient/surgical with outpatient referral network; mix not explicitly quantified
Coverage model: Shared call supported by trauma and hospitalist team; 24/7 Hospitalist coverage; 2 neurosurgeons + 2 APPs
Admin burden: Described as low burden — aligned administrative team, physician leadership emphasized; Epic EMR systemwide
Teaching: No
Research: No
Supervises APPs: Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No
Visa sponsorship: yes
J-1 waiver: No
H-1B: Yes

Source & Verification

Source: Official employer source
Salary label: SalaryDr Market Context
First seen: 1 mo ago
Last verified: 4 wk ago
Extraction confidence: 72%

Full description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Neurosurgery is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurosurgeon to join our growing team at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a busy, collegial practice supported by experienced partners, advanced practice providers, and a highly engaged clinical team, all committed to delivering the highest quality care!

Practice at Mercy Hospital South – A High-Performing, Innovative Community Medical Center

796‑bed hospital and the third-largest medical center in the St. Louis region
Level II Trauma Center with ~85,000 annual ED visits
Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
First-class ORs equipped with state-of-the-art neurosurgical technology
24/7 Hospitalist support
Dedicated Certified Dieticians, Diabetes Educators, and robust ancillary services
Systemwide Epic EMR for seamless care coordination
Recognized with Leapfrog Grade A for patient safety

Why Mercy Neurosurgery?

Work alongside 2 established neurosurgeons and 2 advanced practice providers who value collaboration, communication, and excellence.
Thrive in a practice supported by strong leadership, an aligned administrative team, and a reliable referral network from Mercy Clinic physicians.
Shared, manageable call supported by a strong trauma and hospitalist team

What We Offer

Competitive, integrated compensation model with a guaranteed base and productivity incentives
Flexible and substantial recruitment incentives customized to your needs: sign-on bonus, commencement bonus, residency/fellowship stipends, and more
A seat at the table: real partnership with administration and influence in shaping your practice
Comprehensive benefits starting day one: health, dental, vision, malpractice, CME allowance
Robust retirement options with employer matching and contributions
Relocation assistance provided
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility as part of a not-for-profit health system
H‑1B visa sponsorship available

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.

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