About this opportunity
CoxHealth lists this Physician Opportunity: Pediatric Critical Care opportunity in springfield, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physician Opportunity: Pediatric Critical Care
CoxHealth is seeking a BC/BE pediatric critical care physician to join our existing team in providing coverage to our six-bed PICU at Cox Medical Center South. This long-established program serves more than 30 counties throughout Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas.
Cox South is a 706-bed facility which includes a six-bed PICU staffed by 3 full-time physicians with PRN assistance. Our 33-bed Level III NICU is covered 24/7 by our team of Neonatologists and NNPs, and our 26-bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit is staffed by board-certified pediatric hospitalists. Other pediatric specialists include endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, and more. The Cox Air Care program and the Children's Ambulance provide services for newborn emergency transports. Cox South has been affiliated with the Children's Miracle Network since 1986.
Benefits include:
Highly competitive salary with bonus potential
Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance
Loan repayment
Optional teaching opportunities available
Why CoxHealth
As the region’s leading not-for-profit health system, CoxHealth is nationally recognized for quality, safety, and compassionate care. We’re dedicated to creating an environment where physicians can thrive—supported by advanced technology, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative team culture focused on improving community health.
Why Springfield
Located in the scenic Ozarks, Springfield offers the perfect blend of big-city amenities and small-town charm. With a low cost of living, excellent schools, and easy access to outdoor recreation, Springfield is an ideal place to live and raise a family. Enjoy a vibrant arts scene, local dining, and a welcoming community that makes you feel right at home.
Our health system includes six hospitals, over 100 clinics, and 530+ primary and specialty providers serving 25 counties. CoxHealth takes pride in being southwest Missouri’s first hospital system accredited by DNV Healthcare, a distinction awarded for our commitment to quality and patient safety. All six hospitals, along with our outpatient centers and provider-based clinics, have received this national accreditation through DNV’s National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations® program.
Cox Medical Centers is the only facility in the region to receive the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet® designation, which recognizes excellence in nursing. We’re consistently identified among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access. Additionally, in 2025, CareChex by Quantros® ranked Cox Medical Centers in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide, as well as in our region and state, for medical excellence in overall hospital and surgical care.
Why the Springfield Area?
Springfield is a vibrant and energetic hub for health care, entertainment, and shopping in southwest Missouri. With a metro population of more than 455,000, it's the state’s third-largest city and home to its largest fully accredited school district. Residents of Springfield enjoy a low cost of living, convenient access to two airports, and a strong academic community with top-rated schools at every educational level.
Springfield offers a wide range of outdoor activities, live music, and theatrical performances. There are local sports teams to cheer for and numerous family-friendly activities, including visits to the beautiful zoo, a drive-thru safari, a national aquarium, and a butterfly palace. You can also explore the hands-on Discovery Center or one of the many museums in Springfield or enjoy an evening at the ballet or symphony. Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, Springfield boasts stunning scenery and an engaging community that enhances the quality of life for its residents.
Live out your passion with CoxHealth
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Worksite address
springfield, MA, 01119, US
Who can apply
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