Head and Neck Oncology ENT Mercy Springfield MO Comprehensive Cancer Program at 886 bed Hospital

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Mercy Head & Neck Oncology Surgery - Springfield, Missouri
Fellowship-Trained Head & Neck Microvascular Surgeon
Mercy Hospital Springfield is seeking a third fellowship-trained Head & Neck Surgeon with expertise in microvascular reconstruction to join our established team. Practice at an 886-bed tertiary referral center serving a four-state region of more than 1.5 million people, supported by a nationally recognized cancer program and multidisciplinary team. GME and research opportunities available for interested candidates!
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Join two fellowship-trained Head & Neck Microvascular Surgeons with strong mentorship and support
High-volume subspecialty practice focused on head & neck oncology, thyroid, parathyroid, and microvascular reconstruction
Immediate case volume and robust regional referral base
Excellent work-life balance with shared ENT call support
886-bed tertiary referral center with robotic surgery capabilities
GME and research options available
Comprehensive Program Support
Collaborative team including Neurotology, Facial Plastics, General ENT, Allergy, Skull Base Surgery, Neurosurgery, Audiology, and Speech Pathology
9 Medical Oncologists and 3 Radiation Oncologists
Dedicated Head & Neck Nurse Navigator and multidisciplinary tumor boards
Advanced diagnostic and in-office procedural capabilities
Practice Highlights
Dedicated OR block time and efficient ambulatory surgery center
Main-campus clinic and surgery facilities
Office ultrasound, flexible laryngoscopy, videostroboscopy, transnasal esophagoscopy, and procedure rooms
Integrated Epic EMR
Compensation & Benefits
Proven compensation potential in the 75th-90th percentile
$50,000 sign-on bonus and paid relocation
Comprehensive family benefits, CME support, and physician wellness program
Hospital-employed, not-for-profit health system – emphasis on dignity and compassion
Life in Springfield, Missouri
Metro area of approximately 500,000 and 3rd largest city in Missouri
Top-tier cost of living and family-friendly community
Excellent schools and three major universities
Easy access to Branson, Kansas City, and St. Louis
Exceptional outdoor recreation, parks, lakes, hiking, biking, and fishing in the Ozarks
Build the Practice You've Trained For
Join a premier regional cancer program offering complex surgical oncology, microvascular reconstruction, and the support of a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Why Mercy?
At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets innovation. As part of an organization rooted in a 200-year tradition of compassionate service, you’ll help advance health care while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets Mercy apart is our 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 you can put that purpose into practice.
For more information, please contact Todd Vandewalker, MHA, CPRP. Telephone: 417-820-3606 | Email: [email protected] more information, please contact Todd Vandewalker, MHA, CPRP. Telephone: 417-820-3606 | Email: [email protected]