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Physician - Neurosurgeon - Mercy Hospital South - St. Louis, MO
Reported by 94 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
The package
AI-structuredMercy 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
Posted pay vs real comps
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
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.
Employer
Mercy
Facility & Community
- 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
Questions to ask the employer
- 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
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 72%
Full description
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
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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