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Physician Practice Opportunities

Come practice in one of the top 75 best places for physicians as identified by Modern Physician.  According to the October 2003 edition, Springfield ranks 53rd out of 354 metropolitan areas as identified by the U.S. Census Bureau. 

CoxHealth is a physician-driven multi-facility health care system that includes more than 50 physician clinics, a behavioral health division, a home health care company, Home Parenteral Services and an extended-care facility.

Cox is a leading health care provider in southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, serving 18 counties. Our 8,000 employees are the reason for our successes, including recognition as a Top 100 Hospital in the United States by HCIA and Mercer Consulting two years in a row. Cox has also been named a Top 100 Regional Hospital by HCIA and The Health Network. In addition, the health system has been named one of America’s Top 100 Integrated Health Systems by Modern Healthcare magazine for three consecutive years.

CoxHealth’s Mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve through quality health care, education and research.

All physician practice opportunities offer:

  • Initial salary guarantee with opportunity to bonus
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Full benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance; vacation; CME; retirement plan
  • Relocation expenses
  • Excellent malpractice rates

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Springfield, Missouri

Situated in southwest Missouri, Springfield offers a dynamic setting for the people who live and work here. As the third largest city in Missouri, the community has enjoyed significant growth:

  • The Missouri Department of Economic Development has identified Springfield as the "Economic Engine for the State."
  • U.S. Bureau of Census Labor Statistics ranks the county's employment growth as 21 out of the nation's 316 largest.
  •  Inc. Magazine (March 2004) ranked Springfield as 15th in the nation for medium metro areas for doing business.

The community's geographic location makes it easy to get to. It resides within just 500 miles of approximately half of the U.S. population. For those wanting a big city getaway, Springfield is just a three-hour drive from St. Louis, Kansas City or Tulsa.

Springfield offers a vast array of cultural and outdoor activities. Local universities and colleges provide a number of programs and sporting events. The city’s proximity to many large lakes makes it a destination for individuals who like to fish and boat. The area is a great place to raise a family, has strong schools and is very affordable.

Finally, Springfield has a favorable four-season climate that provides an abundance of sunshine, low winds and milder winter temperatures.

Springfield Missouri Economic Data

Weather Channel – Springfield Average Temperatures

Cost of Living Index

Kid Friendly City - Springfield

U.S. Census 2000 – Springfield MSA


ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA

Cox Health, a large integrated system in Springfield, Mo. is actively seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible fellowship trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to meet the needs for our patients.

With over 1000 beds, Cox Health provides trauma services to more than 20 counties with a total population of over 700,000. As a member of our organization, this opportunity will have the support of nearly 500 other physicians on our medical staff. This includes our Hospitalist program attending to the other medical needs of patients.

This opportunity includes: An attractive compensation package including a salary
guarantee, plus sign on bonus and production bonus. This includes relocation expenses.

Contact: Ed Wilkinson, Director of Medical Staff Development, Cox Regional Services, 3800 S. National Avenue, Suite 540, Springfield, Missouri 65807 or 1-800-693-4265.

Infectious Disease

Cox Health is searching for a BE/BC fellowship trained Infectious Disease Physician to provide hospital based consultative services for the health system. This candidate should have the desire and ability to facilitate the development of the Department of Infectious Disease within the hospital . There is a potential for a limited follow up clinic for some patients. This position includes an attractive base salary; sign on bonus, medical directorship plus professional incentives. The schedule includes regular daytime hours plus one weekend per month, providing consultative services. For more information contact: Ed Wilkinson, Director of Medical Staff Development. Cox Regional Services, 3800 S. National Avenue, Suite 540, Springfield, Mo. 65807. Toll-free 1-800-693-4265.

Endocrinology

The Center for Internal Medicine (CIM) is presently seeking a BE/BC Endocrinologist to join the group. The clinic is comprised of seven physicians, including two endocrinologists and five internal medicine physicians. CIM is located on the Cox North campus. It offers a comprehensive medical laboratory, procedure room and registered dietitian. Radiology services are conveniently located in the building. Interested physicians should contact Larry Chase, MD, or Ed Wilkinson, director of medical staff development.

Family Practice

Southern Hills Family Medicine is seeking a BE/BC Family Practice Physician to join a well-established and growing practice in southeast Springfield. This clinic setting offers an opportunity to provide both inpatient and outpatient care. It is comprised of two physicians with call established as 1 in 6.
Interested physicians should contact Ed Wilkinson, Director of Medical Staff Development.

Geriatric Medicine

The Cox Senior Health Center is presently seeking a BE/BC Geriatric Medicine Physician to join the group. The clinic is comprised of four physicians and a nurse practitioner and is located on the Cox Medical Center North campus. Laboratory and radiology services are conveniently located in the building. The current call arrangements are 1 in 5.
Interested physicians should contact Ed Wilkinson, Director of Medical Staff Development.

Internal Medicine

The Center for Internal Medicine (CIM) is presently seeking a BE/BC Internal Medicine physician to join the group. The clinic is comprised of seven physicians, including two endocrinologists and five internal medicine physicians. CIM is located on the Cox North campus. It offers a comprehensive medical laboratory, procedure room and registered dietitian. Radiology services are conveniently located in the building. Interested physicians should contact Larry Chase, MD, or Ed Wilkinson, director of medical staff development.

Internal Medicine - Hospitalist

Springfield Inpatient Physicians of CoxHealth seeks a BE/BC internist to join their growing hospitalist program at Cox South. This physician will provide inpatient coverage and consultation for internal medicine services. This opportunity includes coverage of unassigned patients, transferred patients and patients referred by physicians without hospital privileges. Physicians interested in the attractive, aggressive compensation and bonus package commensurate with qualifications and experience should contact Ed Wilkinson, director of medical staff development.

Maternal Fetal Medicine

CoxHealth is seeking an individual who is fellowship trained and BE/BC in Maternal Fetal Medicine. This long-established program serves more than 30 counties throughout southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas.

Since 1986 the hospital has been affiliated with Children’s Miracle Network. The facility is equipped with a 52-bed level III intensive care nursery staffed by a long-standing group of four board certified neonatologists. The system also provides services via the Cox Air Care program and the Baby Buggy (for newborn emergency transports). This highly developed regional referral center delivers more than 6,000 newborns a year.

The call schedule is expected to be 1-in-2.

Psychiatry - Hospitalist

Burrell Behavioral Health is currently seeking two BE/BC psychiatrists to join the hospitalist group at Cox North. One position is for an associate medical director of a 20-bed adult psychiatry unit. Another position is for medical director of the 14-bed senior adult psychiatry unit. Medical coverage is provided for H&P and after-hours seclusion/restraint. Burrell Behavioral Health, a division of CoxHealth, provides an extensive array of behavioral health services throughout southwest Missouri. Interested psychiatrists should contact Tim Swinfard, vice president of operations. 

Aurora, Missouri

Family Practice

An established and growing practice is seeking a BE/BC family physician. This opportunity is located in Aurora, Missouri, just 30 minutes west of Springfield. The clinic recently moved into a new 9,000 square-foot facility. 

This community offers a rural setting, easy access to large lakes and is ideal for a physician and family who enjoy outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, hiking and much more. 

Interested physicians should contact Ed Wilkinson, director of medical staff development. 

Monett, Missouri

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

CoxHealth is seeking an individual who is BE/BC in internal medicine/pediatrics to complement the services of five of the most successful practices within our system. 

Monett is a community of 8,000 people and is located 45 minutes west of Springfield. It is home to several nationally and internationally known companies in the industries of computer software, food packing and manufacturing playground equipment and windows. The area is easily accessible to a number of major lakes, and outdoor activities are abundant. As the primary health care provider in the area, CoxHealth has made a multi-million dollar commitment to renovate Cox Monett and bring new services to the community. 

Interested physicians should contact Ed Wilkinson, director of medical staff development.

Republic, Missouri

Family Practice

An established and growing single physician practice is seeking a BE/BC family physician to join the clinic. This opportunity is located in Republic, Missouri, just 10 minutes southwest of Springfield, Missouri. Republic is growing, yet remains a small-town community. It has easy access to large lakes and is convenient to the shopping and services offered in the bigger city. The clinic is located in a facility that is less than five years old and offers on-site general X-ray. The current call arrangement is 1 in 4. 

Interested physicians should contact Ed Wilkinson, director of medical staff development.


 

 

Physician Practice Opportunities

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Cox Regional Services
Wheeler Heart & Vascular Center
3800 S. National, Suite 540
Springfield, MO 65807

Ed Wilkinson
director of medical staff development

Office 
417/269-4420

Cell
417/838-2011

Pager
417/863-2866

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