Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Critical Care in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Critical Care Physician to join our thriving, high-acuity intensivist team. Our well-established program includes 12 Intensivists and 12 Advanced Practice Providers, delivering comprehensive 24/7 critical care coverage through a multidisciplinary, attending-driven model with exceptional APP support. Physicians care for a complex and diverse patient population, including medical ICU, stroke, neurosurgical, cardiothoracic, cardiac, ECMO, and advanced surgical patients. As part of a robust, high-volume critical care program, candidates will have the opportunity to utilize and expand strong procedural skills while working alongside experienced specialists within a nationally recognized health system. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice cutting-edge critical care medicine in a collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence and exceptional patient outcomes.

Mercy Hospital Springfield

• 880 acute bed hospital
• 90,000 emergency visits annually
• 77 Total Adult ICU beds
• 9 bed Burn unit with ICU capabilities
• Excellent subspecialty consultative support
• Fully integrated health system
• System-wide EPIC

Mercy Critical Care

• 23 bed Medical ICU
• 25 bed Neuro Trauma ICU – Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, fully functional support teams including 24/7 Stroke team, Neurosurgical team, Neurocritical Care fellowship not required, but would be beneficial
• 25 bed Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic/Surgical ICU – Level I STEMI Center, rapidly growing Cardiothoracic program, Robust and growing surgical programs (Vascular surgery, Acute Care surgery, Advanced Head/Neck cancer ENT surgical teams, etc.) Mechanical Support including Impella and IABP, VA and VV ECMO program, ELSO Gold Center of Excellence (ECMO), ECMO experience preferred
• Very high group retention
• Collaborative core physician group with mentorship

This Position Offers:

• Competitive, shift-based model with production
• Commencement bonus
• Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision, and CME
• Retirement plans available with employer contribution and matching options
• Relocation package and professional liability coverage provided
• As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NHSC eligible site

Welcome to Springfield, Missouri

Living in Springfield is easy with everything you need! We have a plentiful and growing job market, great schools, universities, world-class health care, and all the entertainment and cultural options of a big city—but with far less stress and an abundance of character and friendliness. Enjoy a top 10 city for low cost of living and top 20 best places to live and work! Minutes from Branson and easy trips to Kansas City and St. Louis! 

Your life is our life’s work 

Your life is our life’s work

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, you’ll 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 leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where 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.