Emergency Medicine Physician

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.

Cox Medical Center Branson Emergency Department

$100,000 Sign-On bonus

Site Details

• 44,000 annual visits
• Moderate acuity community ED
• 54 hours physician coverage / 30 hours APP daily
• Strong specialty and hospitalist support
• Level I Trauma Center (Cox South) 40 minutes away

Compensation

• 1600 hours per year
• Approximate income $430K
• Quality and Engagement bonus up to $30K
• Additional shift bonus $1,500 per shift

Cox Monett Emergency Department

$100,000 sign on bonus

Site Details

• 16,000 annual visits
• Critical Access ED (facility
• 24 hours physician coverage / 12 hours APP daily
• Level I Trauma Center (Cox South) 45 minutes away

Compensation

• 1600 hours per year
• Approximate income $400K
• Quality and Engagement bonus up to $30K
• Additional shift bonus $1,500 per shift

Cox Springfield (North and South Emergency Departments 6 miles apart)

$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

Howard Jarvis, MD
Emergency Medicine Medical Director