Physician Opportunity: Colorectal Surgeon

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Job Description

CoxHealth, located in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking BE/BC colorectal surgeons to join the surgery department and provide subspecialty surgical care. The organization is targeting a Q5 call group by adding two surgeons. Candidates may practice the full scope of colorectal surgery techniques and services. Those with an interest in robotic surgery are encouraged to apply. Strong skills in advanced laparoscopic procedures and endoscopic microsurgery are preferred.

Candidates will join a large group of surgeons with diverse subspecialty training, including trauma and critical care, surgical oncology, vascular surgery and colorectal surgery.

The group provides services to one hospital, Cox South Hospital, a 722-bed Level I trauma center in Springfield, Missouri. CoxHealth has been recognized seven times as a Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Network. U.S. News & World Report has named CoxHealth one of the nation’s Best Regional Hospitals for four consecutive years.

Competitive compensation package based on productivity includes:

  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Relocation allowance
  • Occurrence-based professional liability insurance

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, with a metro population of 450,000. The community offers a vibrant arts scene, a wide variety of outdoor activities and numerous sporting events.

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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.