Physician Opportunity: Acute Care Surgery - Springfield

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Job Description

Position Overview

CoxHealth is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Acute Care Surgeon with training in Surgical Critical Care to join our established team at a state-designated Level I Trauma Center in Springfield, Missouri.

This position includes clinical responsibilities in trauma surgery, acute care surgery, and critical care management within a high-acuity tertiary care environment.

About the Practice

  • Join a collaborative group of eight Acute Care Surgeons, recruiting a ninth partner due to growth
  • Supported by an experienced team of advanced practice providers
  • Based at Cox Medical Center South, a large regional referral center serving southwest Missouri
  • Broad, high-acuity case mix across trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care

Clinical Excellence & Innovation

  • Top 1% nationally in ACS robotic surgery utilization
  • Expanding use of minimally invasive and robotic techniques in acute care surgery
  • Established clinical pathways and strong multidisciplinary support

Practice Structure

  • Balanced schedule across trauma, ICU, and acute care surgery services
  • Collaborative call model designed to support sustainability and team-based care
  • Efficient operational infrastructure supporting patient flow and care coordination
  • Opportunities for involvement in resident education, mentorship, and clinical research are available for interested candidates, but are not required

Qualifications

  • Board-certified/board-eligible in General Surgery
  • Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care required
  • Strong clinical and operative skills across trauma, emergency general surgery, and ICU care
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Why CoxHealth

  • Long-standing, respected Level I Trauma Program
  • Stable, collegial, and high-functioning surgical group
  • Growing program with strong institutional support
  • Opportunity for professional growth and program development

Location

Springfield, Missouri offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living, excellent schools, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

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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.