Emergency Medicine - Physician

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join our dynamic, high-acuity team at Mercy Hospital South —a thriving Level II Trauma Center backed by comprehensive subspecialty support and significant ongoing investment in the ED.

This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a busy, well-resourced, physician-friendly environment with strong volumes, diverse pathology, and outstanding operational support.

Why Mercy Hospital South?

• High-Acuity Practice : ~85,000 annual ED visits at a Level II Trauma Center
• Large Tertiary Facility: 796-bed hospital, third-largest in the St. Louis metro
• Full Specialty Backup: Immediate access to every major subspecialty on campus
• True 24/7 Clinical Support:

• In-house Trauma Surgery
• ICU Physician in-house coverage around the clock
• 24/7 Hospitalist services for efficient admissions

• Advanced Clinical Capabilities:
  • Level I STEMI Center
  • Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Major Growth & Investment: Brand-new, state-of-the-art Emergency Department opening this September 2027

Physician-Friendly Schedule & Team

• Attractive schedule: Rotating 9-hour shifts with just 15 shifts per month
• Collaborative team of:
  • 28 Emergency Medicine physicians
  • 12 Advanced Practice Providers
  • Dedicated, engaged support staff focused on quality and efficiency

Compensation & Incentives

• Highly competitive hourly rate
• Incentive opportunities tied to productivity
• VERY attractive signing bonus of $100K

At Mercy Hospital South, you’ll find the rare combination of high-acuity emergency medicine , robust clinical support , and a lifestyle-friendly schedule —all within a growing, forward-thinking program.

Your life is our life’s work

At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering 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 your purpose meets possibility.

For more information, please contact Megan Zielinski, MHA, CPRP-DEI.Telephone: | Email: more information, please contact Megan Zielinski, MHA, CPRP-DEI.Telephone: | Email: