Overview

The package

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Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Gynecologic Oncologist to join a well-established two-surgeon team across two campuses (Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Mercy Hospital South) in the St. Louis metro area, with a $100K sign-on bonus, H-1B sponsorship, and PSLF eligibility. The role includes opportunities to teach OB/GYN residents and participate in clinical trials at two Commission on Cancer-accredited cancer centers.

$425,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
$100,000 signing bonus disclosed
Multi-campus hospital-employed practice · Not-for-profit integrated health system; Level I Trauma Center (Mercy Hospital St. Louis, 979 beds); Level II Trauma Center (Mercy Hospital South, 767 beds)
Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated
Research expectations or opportunities indicated

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Posted pay vs real comps

$400k$425k$490k

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

$400,000 – $490,000

Structure

hybrid

Signing bonus

$100,000

Loan repayment

$400k$425k$490k

Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 74 verified physician submissions (national cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Facility & Community

St Louis, Missouri

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St Louis, Missouri

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Facility

Not-for-profit integrated health system; Level I Trauma Center (Mercy Hospital St. Louis, 979 beds); Level II Trauma Center (Mercy Hospital South, 767 beds)

Market

Missouri

Facility details

Practice setting: Multi-campus hospital-employed practice
Facility type: Not-for-profit integrated health system; Level I Trauma Center (Mercy Hospital St. Louis, 979 beds); Level II Trauma Center (Mercy Hospital South, 767 beds)
Beds: 979
Trauma level: Level I (primary campus); Level II (secondary campus)
Patient population: Gynecologic oncology patients; 120+ referring OB/GYNs on medical staff

Community snapshot

Peer median

$425k

74 reports · national

Active supply

1 in St Louis

Transparent pay

2/8

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

3.7/5

3 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

74 SalaryDr Obstetrics & Gynecology reports in national show a $425,000 median.

8 active Obstetrics & Gynecology roles in Missouri, including 1 in St Louis; 2 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.0/5 average job satisfaction.

Questions to ask the employer

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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Full description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Gynecologist Oncology is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible surgeon to join our practice in St Louis, MO. Our Gynecologist Oncology Team consists of two Surgeons, two nurse practitioner, and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.

Offering $100K Sign on bonus!

Mercy Gynecologist Oncology:

A busy and well-established practice is on campus of Mercy Hospital St. Louis & Mercy Hospital South in St Louis Metropolitan area
Collaborating with current team to expand services outside of the Metropolitan area
Opportunity to teach OB/GYN residents
Participation in clinical trials

David C. Pratt Cancer Center, located on campus of Mercy Hospital St Louis is accredited with commendation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons:

Mercy Hospital St Louis is a 979-bed, Level I Trauma Center, fully accredited teaching hospital.
120+ referring OB/GYN’s on hospital medical staff
Proton Therapy Center on Campus of Mercy Hospital St Louis
Mercy's Obstetrics/Gynecology Department sponsors a residency training program and is supported by a full staff of OB/GYN subspecialists
Second- largest medical center in St Louis area.

David M. Sindelar Cancer Center, located on campus of Mercy Hospital South. Mercy Hospital South is accredited with commendation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons:

Mercy Hospital South is a 767 acute- bed hospital, Level II Trauma Center
New, state of the art two-story 80,000 square foot facility provides patients one location for diagnosis and treatment of all cancers.
APEx-accredited Radiation Oncology Center of Excellence
Third-largest medical center in the Greater St Louis area.

Mercy offers clinical studies for every major type of cancer, giving our patients access to the latest therapies; 340B drug pricing to help reduce the cost of infusion to patients; genetic testing, and clinical trials through our research department. Rehab oncology, lymphedema, integrative medicine. Access to onsite oncology social workers, cancer-specific financial counselors, oncology dietitian, counselor, and Chaplin. Two cancer-dedicated research RNs.

This Position Offers:

Integrated health system with a guarantee and productive model to follow.
$100k recruitment incentives tailored to your needs
Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and CME
Retirement plans available with employer contribution and matching options
Relocation package and professional liability coverage provided
As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
This location is eligible H1B sponsorship

Welcome to St. Louis:

Urban explorer, outdoor adventurer, aficionado of family fun – no matter your persona, you’ll find plenty to do in St. Louis. The city is brimming with free, world-class attractions and boasts an arts-and-culture scene that’s second to none. Plus, fans of fresh air will be surprised and delighted by our flourishing public parks, miles of trails and exhilarating waterways. Sprinkle in a bit of our secret sauce – the warmth and hospitality of the residents – and you’ll discover that St. Louis dishes up an undeniably epic place to call home.

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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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