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Posted 20 July, 2026

$600K Guarantee, $100K Bonus - ENT with Mercy in Joplin, MO

Mercy Clinic
Joplin, MO, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Discover Your Purpose with Us!

Our organization is on the lookout for a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Otolaryngologist to become part of our clinic in Joplin, Missouri. If you thrive in a physician-led environment that prioritizes quality care and patient satisfaction, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who genuinely support each other and share a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-focused care.

Highlights of the Otolaryngology Position:
  • Engage in a comprehensive practice with immediate growth potential.
  • Participate in a call schedule of 5 days per month.
  • Utilize 11 state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with Stryker Multi-Gen Video Systems.
  • Work from a clinic office suite located on the hospital campus.
  • The clinic features 7 examination rooms, 2 procedure rooms, dedicated allergy space, and an attached audiology clinic.
  • Access private pre-operative and post-operative rooms.
  • Benefit from a large, established multi-specialty referral network.
  • Utilize a system-wide EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system.
  • An interest in allergy treatment is a plus.
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Teaching opportunities are available with a local medical school.
What We Offer:
  • A guaranteed salary of $600,000, along with a $55,000 recruitment bonus and a $35,000 retention bonus, plus up to $20,000 for relocation expenses.
  • Enjoy 4 weeks of vacation, 6 holidays, and 1 week for continuing medical education (CME) while on guarantee.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • A retirement plan (401k/403b).
  • Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
About Joplin:

Experience a high quality of life in Joplin, a vibrant cultural crossroads nestled in the scenic Ozarks of Southwest Missouri. As the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the state, Joplin boasts the lowest cost of living, providing excellent value for your money.

  • The Greater Joplin Area has a population of 75,000, which swells to over 200,000 during the workday, serving as a central hub for economic, health, and cultural activities across multiple communities in the four-state region.
  • Enjoy a short commute, with beautiful neighborhoods located just 5-10 minutes from the clinic and hospital.
  • Balance your professional life with an active lifestyle, featuring golf (1 private and 3 public courses), tennis, various gyms, running, and hiking along scenic chert bluffs.
  • Take advantage of nearby streams and lakes for fishing, kayaking, and boating.
  • Access multiple preK-12 educational options, including public, private, and parochial schools, as well as local colleges and a state university.
  • Join a thriving medical community with Kansas City University-Joplin's medical school, which enrolls over 160 students annually, and look forward to the opening of a new dental school on campus in 2023!
  • Joplin is served by its own airport with United flights to Chicago and Denver, and is less than an hour from national airports in Springfield, MO, and Bentonville, AR, as well as 90 minutes from an international airport in Tulsa.
Your Life is Our Mission

At our organization, you can take the lead in transforming healthcare. Join a team where your dedication to patient care aligns with innovative practices. With nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you will contribute to delivering transformative healthcare experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. Our commitment to physician leadership is unwavering, fostering collaboration and fresh ideas at every level of our organization. If your goal is to make a meaningful impact in your community, this is where your purpose meets opportunity.