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Posted 28 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 join 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 one another and share a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-focused care.

Highlights of Our ENT Department:
  • A well-rounded practice with immediate opportunities for growth.

  • On-call schedule of 5 days per month.

  • Access to 11 state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with Stryker Multi-Gen Video Systems.

  • Clinic located conveniently on the hospital campus.

  • Facility includes 7 examination rooms, 2 procedure rooms, dedicated allergy space, and an attached audiology clinic.

  • Private pre-operative and post-operative rooms available.

  • A robust, established multi-specialty referral network.

  • Utilization of a system-wide EPIC electronic health record.

  • Interest in allergy treatments is a plus.

  • New graduates are encouraged to apply.

  • Teaching opportunities available with a local medical school.

What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary starting at $600K, along with a $55K recruitment bonus, a $35K retention bonus, and up to $20K for relocation expenses.

  • Four weeks of vacation, six holidays, and one week for continuing medical education (CME) while on guarantee.

  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

  • Retirement savings options (401k/403b).

  • Occurrence-based malpractice coverage.

About Joplin:

Experience a high quality of life in Joplin, a vibrant cultural crossroads nestled in the picturesque Ozarks of Southwest Missouri.

  • As the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the state, Joplin boasts the lowest cost of living, providing excellent value.

  • The Greater Joplin Area has a population of 75,000, which swells to over 200,000 during work hours, serving as a central hub for economic, health, and cultural activities across multiple communities in the region.

  • Enjoy a short commute with beautiful neighborhoods located just 5-10 minutes from the clinic and hospital.

  • Maintain an active lifestyle with options for 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.

  • Numerous preK-12 educational options are available, 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. A new dental school is set to open on the KCU-Joplin campus in 2023!

  • Joplin features its own airport with United flights to Chicago and Denver, and is conveniently located less than an hour from major 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. Join a team where your dedication to patient care aligns with innovative practices. With nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you will contribute to transformative healthcare experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. Our commitment to physician leadership is unparalleled, 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.