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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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.
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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.
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