$800K Guarantee/$100K Bonus - Hem Onc Opportunity with Mercy in Joplin, MO

Mercy Clinic Joplin is seeking a full-time BE/BC Hematologist/Oncologist to join our well-established, Commission on Cancer–accredited cancer center in Joplin, Missouri. This opportunity offers a quick ramp-up and an immediate, established patient base due to a planned retirement.

About the Role

• Join a team of 2 Hem/Onc physicians, 2 full-time Oncology Nurse Practitioners, and 1 Radiation Oncologist
• Support from nurse navigators and four dedicated oncology nurses in clinic
• 1:4 call schedule with a 4-day work week
• Single-hospital coverage—hospital is directly connected to the clinic
• Comprehensive cancer program accredited by the Commission on Cancer
• Weekly multidisciplinary tumor board onsite
• Clinic adjacent to Infusion Center with onsite pharmacy support
• Robust clinical research program, including trials through NCI and the Guardian Research Network, with opportunities to conduct industry-sponsored trials and scholarly work
• Teaching opportunities with Kansas City University, including a stipend for precepting medical students
• Systemwide Epic EMR
• Leadership opportunities available within Mercy
• Broad case diversity due to large regional referral area

Compensation & Benefits

• $800,000 guaranteed for two years
• $100,000 in recruitment incentives
• 4 weeks of vacation, 6 paid holidays, and 1 week of CME during guarantee period
• $20,000 relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement options: 401(k), 403(b), 457(b)
• Occurrence-based malpractice—no tail coverage needed
• Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

About Joplin, Missouri

Excellent quality of life in a thriving community in the beautiful Ozarks. One of Missouri’s largest metro areas, yet maintains one of the lowest costs of living in the region.

• Greater Joplin population of 75,000, serving a regional draw of more than 200,000
• Short, easy commutes—most physicians live 5–10 minutes from the hospital
• Abundant outdoor recreation: golf, tennis, hiking, running trails, fishing, and boating
• Multiple educational options: public, private, and parochial schools, plus local colleges and universities
• Growing academic presence with Kansas City University–Joplin (160+ medical students per year) and a dental school opening soon
• Convenient travel with a local airport offering United flights to Chicago and Denver; close proximity to major airports in Springfield, Bentonville, and Tulsa

For more information, please contact Galen Roberts at 417-556-2202 or Galen.Roberts@Mercy.net.