- Location
- Emergency Room Suite, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Workday
Description
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JOB SUMMARY
The ER Physician provides direct clinical treatment services to patients on an outpatient basis, ensuring that patients receive the treatment necessary to treat their emergency medical complaint. The physician works constructively and collaboratively with other health professionals and focuses on attaining high standards of healthcare in Emergency Medicine.Duties may include patient care, instructing, monitoring, and advising other health care professionals, as appropriate.
JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS
Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking an Emergency Medicine-trained physician to join our Emergency Department and Southeast Missouri’s only Level III Trauma Center.
Our emergency and trauma center is a state-of-the-art facility with 32 patient rooms and serves nearly 42,000 patients annually. The facility houses:
- 26 private treatment rooms with direct access to bathrooms
- 3 trauma rooms
- 2 triage rooms
- 1 special procedures room
- Specially designated children’s exam areas and equipment specifically tailored to treat children of all ages
- Senior-friendly accommodations such as thicker mattresses, higher chairs, large-print forms, guardrails and nonskid flooring to enhance comfort and encourage a speedy return to the highest quality of life
Join the Saint Francis family where we are better together and where people come first!
Benefits:
- Shift rate plus Performance Incentives
- Student Loan Repayment Available!
- Signing Bonus or a Monthly Stipend option for Residents
- Relocation Allowance
- Paid Malpractice
Education:
Certification and Licensures: Board Certification or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
Certification & Licensures:
-Medical license in the State Basic Life Support (BLS), PALS, ACLS, and ATLS.
-Must also maintain a Controlled Substance license for the State of Missouri and Federal DEA.
-Must have successfully completed, an accredited residency program.
-Must maintain active medical privileges and medical memberships.
-Must be Board Certified within 2 years of hire date.
Experience:
-Competent in delivery of healthcare services for ages 0 to 120 years.
-Age specific competency is measured by a variety of methods, which may include, but not be limited to, self-learning packets, review of age specific guidelines, direct observation, video, simulation, unit-based class, policies and procedures, or chart review.
Cape Girardeau and Surrounding Metropolitan Area:
When it comes to selecting a location to live and work, the medically sophisticated environment of Saint Francis Healthcare System is only part of the equation. Our region features the family values you would expect with its Midwestern roots and a community enhanced with sophistication by cultural benefits typically found in larger cities.
Situated between St. Louis and Memphis along the mighty Mississippi River, Cape Girardeau is family-friendly and offers a wide-range of activities, including an expansive park system, as well as State and National Parks. Cape Girardeau Regional Airport offers direct flights to St. Louis, Chicago, and Nashville, providing easy, stress-free travel at an affordable rate!
Students come from all over the United States and from more than 40 countries around the world to attend Southeast Missouri State University with its Division 1 NCAA Athletics and flourishing performing arts center. Cape Girardeau is also home to one of the top-ranked golf clubs in all of Missouri - Dalhousie Golf Club is a private residential course designed by Jack Nicklaus.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Why Work at Saint Francis?
Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.
Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.
You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.
A Mission That Matters
At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.
Mission
To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.
Vision
To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.
Values You Can Feel Every Day
Integrity: Doing what’s right, even when no one is watching
Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future
Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves
Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged
Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart
Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes
Excellence: Always striving to be the best
Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end
If You’re Looking to Make a True Impact…
Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.
Total Rewards
Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.
Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access
To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/.
Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at [email protected].
