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Job description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Neonatologist Opportunity
Level III NICU | 7 On/7 Off Schedule | $50,000 Sign-On Bonus
Mercy Clinic | Joplin, Missouri
Mercy Clinic is seeking a BC/BE Neonatologist to join our established Women's & Children's team in Joplin, Missouri. This opportunity offers the chance to practice in a well-supported Level III NICU while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance and strong compensation package.
At Mercy, you'll join a collaborative team committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care. Work alongside experienced OB/GYN physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and neonatal professionals within a regional referral center serving a four-state area.
Opportunity Highlights
7 on/7 off schedule
Level III NICU with 16 beds
More than 1,200 deliveries annually
Approximate 150 NICU admissions per year
24/7 in‑house Neonatal Nurse Practitioner coverage
Neonatal transport team
Care for infants beginning at 23 weeks gestation
Non‑surgical patients managed within the unit
EPIC EMR across the Mercy health system
Mercy Hospital Joplin
Mercy Hospital Joplin is a 250-bed regional referral hospital serving southwestern Missouri, northwestern Arkansas, northeastern Oklahoma, and southeastern Kansas.
Facility highlights include:
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
15 Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum suites
Two dedicated Cesarean section operating rooms
24/7 in‑house anesthesiology coverage
Dedicated women's health services
Two da Vinci robotic surgical systems
Comprehensive specialty support
Recognized by Forbes among America's Best Employers
Compensation & Benefits
Mercy offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Competitive shift‑based compensation
$50,000 sign-on bonus
$20,000 relocation assistance
Current Neonatologist total compensation exceeding $400,000 annually
$5,000 CME allowance plus one week of CME time
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Occurrence‑based malpractice coverage
Mercy qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) options
Joplin, Missouri
Located in the beautiful Ozarks of Southwest Missouri, Joplin offers an outstanding quality of life, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Why Physicians Choose Joplin
Metropolitan population of approximately 80,000 with a regional service area exceeding 360,000
Low cost of living and excellent housing value
Convenient 5-10 minute commute times throughout the community
Exceptional outdoor amenities, including golf, hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and boating
Diverse public, private, and parochial school options
Home to Kansas City University's College of Osteopathic Medicine
Easy regional travel with commercial air service from Joplin Regional Airport and convenient access to Springfield, Bentonville, and Tulsa airports
Join a respected health system where you can build a rewarding Neonatology career while enjoying the professional support, lifestyle balance, and community connection that make Mercy and Joplin exceptional places to practice medicine.
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 Galen Roberts. Telephone: | Email:
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Worksite address
joplin, MO, 64803, US
Who can apply
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