Physician Opportunity: Emergency Medicine

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Job Description

CoxHealth is seeking Emergency Medicine physicians to join our teams in Springfield, Branson, and Monett. Physicians play a direct role in shaping clinical operations, staffing models, and patient care strategies through a collaborative, physician-led leadership structure. CoxHealth serves over 400,000 people in the Springfield metro area as well as smaller communities in the region and serves as a regional tertiary referral center. Whether you prefer practicing at a Level I Trauma Center, a community emergency department, or a modern critical access hospital, CoxHealth offers multiple practice environments supported by strong specialty coverage and system resources. Outside the hospital, the Ozarks provide unmatched access to lakes, hiking, boating, world-class golf courses, and outdoor recreation, along with a welcoming community and family-friendly lifestyle with a low cost of living.

$75,000 signing bonus

Site Details

  • Level I Trauma Center with 76,000 annual visits AND low-acuity ED with 36,000 visits annually.
  • Full specialty backup, stroke, STEMI and trauma center
  • Admissions Unit to reduce boarding potential
  • Opportunity to teach if desired
  • Strong specialty and hospitalist support

Compensation

  • 1500 hours per year
  • Approximate income $424K
  • Quality and Engagement bonus up to $30K
  • Additional shift bonus $650 per shift in Springfield, $1500 per shift Branson/Monett

Benefits (All Sites)

  • Relocation assistance
  • Student loan repayment $10,000/yr for 5 years
  • PSLF-eligible employer
  • Resident stipend $20,000 (final year of residency)
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Retirement match (hospital contributes about $17K on $24.5k employee contribution)
  • Malpractice covered with no tail coverage needed if you leave
  • Epic EHR

Recruiting BC/BE Emergency Physicians

Physicians interested in learning more are encouraged to contact:

Paula Johnson
Administrative Director of Physician Recruitment
Paula.Johnson@coxhealth.com 
417-269-4369

Howard Jarvis, MD
Emergency Medicine Medical Director
howard.jarvis@coxhealth.com 
417-988-0240

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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.