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Physician Opportunity: Hospitalist-Nocturnist

Job Description

CoxHealth is seeking a BE/BC Nocturnist internal medicine physicians to join their practice. The physician would join a team of over 60 physicians and advanced practice providers who practice inpatient medicine at Cox Medical Center South (708 bed level one trauma center). CoxHealth delivers integrated health care to nearly one million people in southwest Missouri.

  • Positions available include:
    • Competitive starting salary with excellent earning potential
    • Comprehensive benefits package
    • Sign-on bonus
    • Seven on/seven off, or 10 shifts per month scheduling available

Springfield, Missouri is consistently rated as one of the “Top Quality of Life Communities in the Nation” by Money Magazine. Located in the southwest portion of the state, Springfield is the third largest city (metro population 450,000) and offers diversity in the arts, a wide variety of outdoor activities and numerous sporting events.

Specialties:

  1. Physicians

Why CoxHealth?

Our health system includes six hospitals, over 100 clinics, and 530+ primary and specialty providers serving 25 counties. CoxHealth takes pride in being southwest Missouri’s first hospital system accredited by DNV Healthcare, a distinction awarded for our commitment to quality and patient safety. All six hospitals, along with our outpatient centers and provider-based clinics, have received this national accreditation through DNV’s National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations® program.  

Cox Medical Centers is the only facility in the region to receive the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet® designation, which recognizes excellence in nursing. We’re consistently identified among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access. Additionally, in 2025, CareChex by Quantros® ranked Cox Medical Centers in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide, as well as in our region and state, for medical excellence in overall hospital and surgical care.  

Why the Springfield Area?

Springfield is a vibrant and energetic hub for health care, entertainment, and shopping in southwest Missouri. With a metro population of more than 455,000, it's the state’s third-largest city and home to its largest fully accredited school district. Residents of Springfield enjoy a low cost of living, convenient access to two airports, and a strong academic community with top-rated schools at every educational level.  

Springfield offers a wide range of outdoor activities, live music, and theatrical performances. There are local sports teams to cheer for and numerous family-friendly activities, including visits to the beautiful zoo, a drive-thru safari, a national aquarium, and a butterfly palace. You can also explore the hands-on Discovery Center or one of the many museums in Springfield or enjoy an evening at the ballet or symphony. Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, Springfield boasts stunning scenery and an engaging community that enhances the quality of life for its residents.