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Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri - Mercy

Obstetrics and 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 is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible physician to join our established team in St. Louis, Missouri. Our Mercy OB/GYN team consists of five physicians, four advanced practitioners and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.

Mercy Clinic OB/Gyn - Medical Tower B Suite 4017

  • 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

  • Shape the next generation of physicians by teaching OBGYN residents

  • Ultrasound, colposcopy, urodynamics, as well as a procedure room in the office Great access to behavioral health, social workers, and a variety of subspecialist

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

  • ~10,000 babies delivered annually – and growing!

  • Mercy Birthplace, a warm, comfortable environment with options like whirlpool tubs and low-intervention birth suites

  • OB/GYN Residency (ACGME accredited) training program.

  • robust subspecialty support, including 24/7 OB/GYN Hospitalists and OB Anesthesia

  • A low-risk pregnancy Midwifery Birthing Center for a natural childbirth experience

  • Level III NICU, offering the most advanced neonatal care in St. Louis County

  • Nationally recognized care for high-risk pregnancies at our Maternal and Fetal Health Center

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

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.



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