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Posted 15 August, 2026

General, Physician - General Surgeon with Mercy Jefferson in Festus, MO

Mercy Clinic Physician Recruitment
Festus, MO, US Full Time

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!\n

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Mercy Jefferson is seeking an additional board eligible or board-certified General Surgeon to join our busy, well-established practice at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO.

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This Position Offers:

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    Bread and Butter General Surgery

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    Da Vinci Robot on site

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    Clinic office on campus near main ORs

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    Outpatient surgery center across the street!

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    Strong referral base from Mercys primary care physicians and local Mercy urgent care

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    Excellent variety of cases and a diverse patient population

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    System-wide Epic EMR

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Mercy Hospital Jefferson:

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    A 300-bed community-based hospital the only hospital in Jefferson County

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    Excellent subspecialist support

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    Approximately 40,000 Emergency Department visits annually

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    Leapfrog Grade A and Top General hospital and CMS 4-star hospital

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    Collaborative partnership with LECOM Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

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    System-wide Epic EMR

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    Catchment area of 1 million across 20 counties

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    Very competitive 2-year income guarantee with recruitment incentives!

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    Up to $20,000 in relocation

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    As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

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    4 weeks vacation plus 6 holidays (while on guarantee)

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    Annual $5,000 CME allowance

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    Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and life

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    Retirement (401k/403b/457b) plan

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    Occurrence-based malpractice plan

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    H1B and J1Visa Candidates are accepted

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Festus, part of Jefferson County, is conveniently located just 20 minutessouth of St. Louis. For its residents, Jefferson County and its numerous municipalities offer ample opportunities to live, work and play in one of the fastest growing counties in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Region!

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Welcome to St. Louis:

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Urban explorer, outdoor adventurer, aficionado of family fun no matter your persona, youll find plenty to do in St. Louis. The city is brimming with free, world-class attractions and boasts an arts-and-culture scene thats second to none. Plus, fans of fresh air will be surprised and delighted by our flourishing public parks, miles of trails and exhilarating waterways. Sprinkle in a bit of our secret sauce the warmth and hospitality of the residents and youll discover that St. Louis dishes up an undeniably epic place to call home.

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Your life is our lifes work\n

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At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, youll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadershipfrom the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of carewhere physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.

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\nFor more information, please contact Camryn Rivenburgh. Telephone: 573-902-2676 | Email: [email protected] more information, please contact Camryn Rivenburgh. Telephone: 573-902-2676 | Email: [email protected]\n