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Physician - Hematologist & Oncologist with Mercy Jefferson in Festus, MO

MercyFestus, MissouriPosted 10d agoattending physician

~$480,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 17 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Hematology/OncologyFull-time

Overview

The package

AI-structured

Mercy Cancer Center – Jefferson is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Hematology/Oncology physician to join an established practice at a 300-bed community hospital in Festus, MO, offering a 2-year income guarantee with recruitment incentives and up to $20,000 in relocation assistance. The facility is an APEx-accredited Radiation Oncology Center of Excellence and the only hospital in Jefferson County, serving a catchment area of approximately 1 million people across 20 counties.

$480,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
$20,000 signing bonus disclosed
4 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
Employed, hospital-based cancer center · Community-based hospital (not-for-profit)
Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated

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Posted pay vs real comps

$435k$480k$520k

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: $435,000 – $520,000
Structure: hybrid
Signing bonus: $20,000
Loan repayment: $0
PTO: 4 weeks

$435k$480k$520k

Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 17 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

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Source

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Facility & Community

Festus, Missouri

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Facility details

Practice setting: Employed, hospital-based cancer center
Facility type: Community-based hospital (not-for-profit)
Beds: 300
Patient population: General oncology/hematology population; catchment area of ~1 million across 20 counties

Community snapshot

Peer median

$495k

121 reports · national

Active supply

1 in Festus

Transparent pay

2/6

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

4.0/5

9 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

121 SalaryDr Hematology/Oncology reports in national show a $495,000 median.

6 active Hematology/Oncology roles in Missouri, including 1 in Festus; 2 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.9/5 average job satisfaction.

80% of physicians with recommendation data would choose their job again.

Questions to ask the employer

Is the $20,000 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?

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Work Design

Coverage model: Joining a well-established practice; subspecialist support available
Admin burden: System-wide Epic EMR; Nurse Navigator Program; onsite social worker, counselor, chaplain, and dieticians noted as support resources
Teaching: Yes
Research: No
Supervises APPs: No

Visa & Eligibility

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

Source & Verification

Source: Official employer source
Salary label: SalaryDr Market Context
First seen: today
Last verified: today
Extraction confidence: 62%

Full description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Cancer Center – Jefferson is seeking an additional board eligible or board-certified Hematology/Oncology physician to join a well-established practice at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO.

Mercy Cancer Center - Jefferson:

New facility with modern amenities designed for and convenience of patients
Home of the most advanced linear accelerator in the region, the Versa HD
Nurse Navigator Program
Onsite Social Worker, counselor, Chaplin, and dieticians
APEx-accredited Radiation Oncology Center of Excellence
American College of Radiology certified in Mammography, Stereotactic, and Breast Ultrasound

Mercy Hospital Jefferson:

A 300-bed community-based hospital – the only hospital in Jefferson County
Excellent subspecialist support
Approximately 40,000 Emergency Department visits annually
Leapfrog Grade A and Top General hospital and CMS 4-star hospital
Collaborative partnership with LECOM – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
System-wide Epic EMR
Catchment area of 1 million across 20 counties

This Position Offers:

Very competitive 2-year income guarantee with recruitment incentives!
Up to $20,000 in relocation
As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
4 weeks’ vacation plus 6 holidays (while on guarantee)
Annual $5,000 CME allowance
Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and life
Retirement (401k/403b/457b) plan
Occurrence-based malpractice plan
H1B and J1Visa Candidates are accepted

Festus, part of Jefferson County, is conveniently located just 20 minutes south of St. Louis. For its residents, Jefferson County and its numerous municipalities offer ample opportunities to live, work and play in one of the fastest growing counties in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Region!

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.

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.