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Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri - Mercy

Gynecology - Physician at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri - Mercy

Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri - Mercy St. Louis, MO

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Clinic is seeking a Complex Benign Gynecologic Surgeon to join our thriving practice in St. Louis, Missouri. Work alongside a team of seasoned physicians—including some of the busiest GYN surgeons in Missouri—and a dedicated support staff who share your commitment to exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Love About This Role:

  • Practice in a premier, on-campus office at Mercy Hospital St. Louis

  • Join a high-performing collaborative team of experienced, supportive partners

  • Enjoy a lifestyle-friendly call schedule: 1 in 6

  • NO OB and NO ED CALL!

  • Shape the next generation of physicians by teaching OBGYN residents

The Leading Destination for Women’s Health in St. Louis:

  • 979-bed Level I Trauma Center

  • ~10K annual deliveries—and growing!

  • Level III NICU offering advanced neonatal care

  • Nationally recognized Maternal and Fetal Health Center

  • Over 150 OB/GYN physicians and robust subspecialty support, including OB/GYN Hospitalists and Maternal Fetal Medicine

  • Epic system-wide for seamless care

What We Offer:

  • Competitive income guarantee plus productivity-based model

  • Generous recruitment incentives: sign-on bonus, commencement bonus, resident/fellow stipends

  • Day-one benefits: health, dental, vision, CME

  • Retirement plans with employer contribution and matching

  • Relocation assistance and professional liability coverage

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

  • H1B sponsorship available

Welcome to St. Louis:

Urban explorer, outdoor adventurer, aficionado of family fun – no matter your person, you will find plenty to do in St. Louis. The city is brimming with free, world-class attractions and boasts an arts-and-culture scene that’s second to none. Plus, fans of fresh air will be surprised and delighted by our flourishing public parks, miles of trails and exhilarating waterways. Sprinkle in a bit of our secret sauce – the warmth and hospitality of the residents – and you’ll discover that St. Louis dishes up an undeniably epic place to call home.

Your life is our life’s work

At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.



keyword(s): MIGS, Minimally Invasive Gynecology, CBG, Complex Benign Gynecology

For more information, please contact Megan Zielinski, MHA, CPRP-DEI. Telephone: | Email: more information, please contact Megan Zielinski, MHA, CPRP-DEI. Telephone: | Email:

Typical mid-level pay: $153k for Podiatrists nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$153k
Entry
Mid
Senior
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Senior roles pay 139% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Lean employer
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Low mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024