What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Mercy Hospital South - St. Louis, MO position at Mercy?
Mercy in St. Louis, Missouri, is currently seeking an additional Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our busy and well-established team on campus of Mercy Heart Hospital South.
Mercy South, a 767-bed hospital, has been a healing presence in the area for more than 140 years. It is the only Level II Trauma Center in South County with approximately 80,000 ED visits annually. This location also has a 3-star designation by STS, and is 1 of only 30 Programs in the country to complete the Edwards Benchmark Program for TAVR.
Mercy Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- Well-integrated heart team offers leading-edge services with involvement from Cardiac Anesthesia, Interventional Cardiology, and Imaging Services.
- High complexity of cases including HOCM, valves, and aneurysms.
- opportunity to participate in a busy lead extraction program, a thoracic program, and a Mitral Clip program.
- Rigorously defined post-operative clinical pathways and Early Recovery After Surgery Program.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team that ensures you have the support to deliver exceptional individualized care to patients.
- Largest Primary Care Network & Referral Base in the Greater St. Louis area.
- Partnership with administration and a voice when it comes to decisions regarding how you practice medicine.
- Progressive, innovative, and efficient environment with full support from the system.
- Opportunities for involvement in committees & quality initiatives.
This Position Offers:
- Integrated health system with a competitive income guarantee and productivity-based model to follow
- Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and CME
- Retirement plans available with employer contribution and matching options
- Relocation package and professional liability coverage provided
- As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- This location is eligible for H1B sponsorship
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Mercy physicians are pioneering a new model of care. As part of one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the U.S., this physician-led and professionally managed multi-specialty group is the foundation of care and well-being of our patients in seven states, delivered cohesively through 43 hospitals, 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, and our robust virtual care platform. Working with Mercy provides all the advantages of a large organization balanced by an uncompromising commitment to engage physicians in leading and designing patient- and consumer-centric care. You'll discover a friendly and collaborative environment rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the most personalized experience we can deliver. What sets us apart is our unique approach, beginning with physician leadership at the senior most roles within our organization and continuing into our care locations, where physicians and co-workers share leadership responsibility and embrace new thinking and the most recent clinical and hospital innovations to get health care right for everyone we serve.
It is a continuing goal to advance diversity and inclusion within our Mercy ministry. We cherish each person as created in the image of God and believe it is our responsibility to strive for excellence in establishing an environment of dignity for all.
For more information, contact:
Megan Zielinski, MHA, CPRP-DEI
Senior Physician Recruiter
314-364-3568 | Megan.Zielinski@mercy.net | Providers - Mercy Careers
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