Mercy Hospital Joplin, a major regional referral center serving more than 500,000 people across four states, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead clinical strategy, quality improvement, physician engagement, and operational excellence. This executive leadership role is instrumental in advancing Mercy's mission of delivering exceptional, compassionate care while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

Position Overview

The Chief Medical Officer serves as the senior physician executive for Mercy Hospital Joplin and works closely with hospital leadership, physicians, and caregivers to ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. The CMO is responsible for advancing clinical excellence, improving quality outcomes, promoting patient safety, and strengthening physician engagement throughout the organization.

This position partners closely with operational leaders and medical staff to support Mercy's commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and coordination of contracted Medical Directors in collaboration with operational leadership.
• Lead and actively participate in quality improvement, risk management, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Champion efforts to position Mercy Hospital Joplin and its affiliated hospitals as the healthcare provider of choice throughout the region.
• Drive continuous improvement in clinical outcomes, patient experience, and operational performance.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, respect, accountability, and professional development among physicians and clinical teams.
• Partner with physician leaders and administrators to advance organizational goals and strategic priorities.

• Integrate quality improvement, risk mitigation, and patient safety initiatives across departments and service lines.

• Serve as a key leader in physician engagement, recruitment, retention, and leadership development.
• Dedicate full-time effort to the Chief Medical Officer role.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board certification in a recognized specialty.
• Minimum of five years of clinical practice experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience as a Medical Director, Department Chair, Chief of Staff, or other physician executive role.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical governance, quality improvement, and medical management.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • CME allowance and professional development support
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions and matching opportunities.
• Relocation assistance.
• Opportunity to maintain a limited clinical practice may be considered based on organizational needs.

About Joplin, Missouri

Located in the scenic Ozarks, Joplin offers an outstanding quality of life with the conveniences of a metropolitan area and the charm of a welcoming community.

• Missouri's fourth largest metropolitan area with an affordable cost of living.
• Population of approximately 75,000 with a regional service area exceeding 200,000 residents.
• Excellent outdoor recreation including golf, hiking, fishing, boating, biking, and scenic trails.
• Outstanding public, private, and parochial school options.
• Home to Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine-Joplin, educating more than 160 medical students annually.
• Convenient travel options with Joplin Regional Airport offering United Airlines service to Chicago and Denver.
• Within one hour of Springfield, Missouri, and Bentonville, Arkansas, and approximately 90 minutes from Tulsa International Airport.

About Mercy

Mercy is one of the nation's largest and most highly integrated healthcare systems, serving millions of patients annually across multiple states. Recognized by NRC Health as the top large health system in the United States for patient experience, Mercy is committed to providing exceptional care and improving the health of the communities it serves.

Mercy includes:

• 55 acute care and specialty hospitals
• More than 1,000 physician practice and outpatient locations
• More than 5,000 physicians and advanced practitioners
• More than 50,000 caregivers serving communities across Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma

Mercy is also home to one of the nation's largest and highest-performing Accountable Care Organizations, recognized for quality outcomes and cost-effective care.

In fiscal year 2025 alone, Mercy provided more than $500 million in free care and community benefits, including traditional charity care and unreimbursed Medicaid services, reflecting its unwavering commitment to its mission of serving others.