About this $800K Guarantee, $50K Bonus - Gastroenterologist - Mercy Joplin Missouri role at Mercy
Find your calling at Mercy!
Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology in Joplin, Missouri, is seeking a full-time Board Eligible/Board Certified Gastroenterologist to join a high-volume, well-established, and innovative practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to build a rewarding career within a strong, physician-led organization known for delivering exceptional quality of care, operational excellence, and outstanding patient satisfaction.
Join a collegial team of professionals who are passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care while enjoying the support and stability of a large, integrated healthcare system.
Position Highlights – Mercy Gastroenterology
- Join a quality-driven, established team consisting of 2 gastroenterologists and 2 advanced practice providers
- 1:4 weekend call
- Opportunity to perform EUS and ERCP (not required)
- Four modern endoscopy suites
- Private pre- and post-procedure rooms
- Clinic is connected to the hospital for seamless access to imaging, testing, and consults
- Strong clinical support including MA, Patient Service Representative, Practice Manager, and two APPs
- Robust referral network from primary care and specialty practices across the region
- EPIC EMR throughout the entire health system
- Opportunity to teach medical students from Kansas City University–Joplin
Compensation & Benefits
- $800,000 guaranteed salary
- $50,000 commencement bonus
- Up to $20,000 in relocation assistance
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 4 weeks of vacation during guarantee period
- 6 holidays + 1 week CME
- Retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b)
- Occurrence-based malpractice coverage (no tail required)
About Mercy Hospital Joplin
Mercy Hospital Joplin is a state-of-the-art 250-bed Level II Trauma Center, opened in 2015 and designed with advanced technology and storm-hardened architectural features.
Key services include:
- All-private inpatient rooms
- Birthing Center, ICU, and NICU
- Accredited Cancer Center
- Comprehensive Emergency Department and Trauma Services
- Extensive specialty and primary care presence across 19 counties
- Mature, integrated health system with exceptional physician support and infrastructure
Living in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin offers an exceptional quality of life in the heart of the beautiful Ozarks. As the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Missouri, the region provides a perfect blend of amenities, affordability, and convenience.
- Low cost of living with excellent housing options
- Population 75,000+ (expanding to 200,000 during the workday)
- 5–10 minute commutes to the clinic and hospital
- Outdoor recreation: hiking, biking, boating, kayaking, golf, and tennis
- Multiple public, private, and parochial school options
- Home to Kansas City University–Joplin, including a medical school and a dental school
- Joplin Regional Airport with United flights to Chicago and Denver
- Close proximity (under 1 hour) to major airports in Springfield, MO, and Bentonville, AR; 90 minutes to Tulsa International Airport
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.
