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Posted 21 July, 2026

Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine opportunity at 3 GREAT locations - Missouri

CoxHealth
Springfield, MO, US Full Time

Job Description

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CoxHealth is seeking Emergency Medicine physicians to join our teams in Springfield, Branson, and Monett. Physicians play a direct role in shaping clinical operations, staffing models, and patient care strategies through a collaborative, physician-led leadership structure. CoxHealth serves over 400,000 people in the Springfield metro area as well as smaller communities in the region and serves as a regional tertiary referral center. Whether you prefer practicing at a Level I Trauma Center, a community emergency department, or a modern critical access hospital, CoxHealth offers multiple practice environments supported by strong specialty coverage and system resources. Outside the hospital, the Ozarks provide unmatched access to lakes, hiking, boating, world-class golf courses, and outdoor recreation, along with a welcoming community and family-friendly lifestyle with a low cost of living.

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Cox Medical Center Branson Emergency Department

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$100,000 Sign-On bonus

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Site Details

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  • 44,000 annual visits
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  • Moderate acuity community ED
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  • 54 hours physician coverage / 30 hours APP daily
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  • Strong specialty and hospitalist support
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  • Level I Trauma Center (Cox South) 40 minutes away
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Compensation

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  • 1600 hours per year
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  • Approximate income $430K
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  • Quality and Engagement bonus up to $30K
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  • Additional shift bonus $1,500 per shift
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Cox Monett Emergency Department

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$100,000 sign on bonus

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Site Details

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  • 16,000 annual visits
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  • Critical Access ED (facility < 5 years old)
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  • 24 hours physician coverage / 12 hours APP daily
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  • Level I Trauma Center (Cox South) 45 minutes away
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Compensation

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  • 1600 hours per year
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  • Approximate income $400K
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  • Quality and Engagement bonus up to $30K
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  • Additional shift bonus $1,500 per shift
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Cox Springfield (North and South Emergency Departments6 miles apart)

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$100,000 signing bonus

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Site Details

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  • Level I Trauma Center with 76,000 annual visits AND low-acuity ED with 36,000 visits annually.
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  • Full specialty backup, stroke, STEMI and trauma center
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  • Admissions Unit to reduce boarding potential
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  • Opportunity to teach if desired
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  • Strong specialty and hospitalist support
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Compensation

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  • 1500 hours per year
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  • Approximate income $424K
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  • Quality and Engagement bonus up to $30K
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  • Additional shift bonus $650 per shift in Springfield, $1500 per shift Branson/Monett
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Benefits (All Sites)

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  • Relocation assistance
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  • Student loan repayment $10,000/yr for 5 years
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  • PSLF-eligible employer
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  • Resident stipend $20,000 (final year of residency)
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  • Comprehensive benefits package
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  • Retirement match (hospital contributes about $17K on $24.5k employee contribution)
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  • Malpractice covered with no tail coverage needed if you leave
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  • Epic EHR
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Recruiting BC/BE Emergency Physicians

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Physicians interested in learning more are encouraged to contact:

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Paula Johnson
\n Administrative Director of Physician Recruitment
\n [email protected]
\n 417-269-4369

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Howard Jarvis, MD
\n Emergency Medicine Medical Director
\n [email protected]
\n 417-988-0240

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