Physician - Chief Medical Officer - Mercy Hospital South - St. Louis, Missouri

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and coordination of Medical Directors in partnership with operational leadership.
• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management initiatives.
• Drive improvements in clinical outcomes, patient experience, operational performance, and physician engagement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect, innovation, and professional growth.
• Partner with physician leaders and administrators to achieve organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Integrate quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives across service lines and departments.
• Support physician recruitment, retention, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Champion Mercy Hospital South's position as a regional leader in providing exceptional healthcare.
• Serve as a key advisor and strategic partner to executive leadership.
• Dedicate full-time effort to the Chief Medical Officer role.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Board certification in a recognized specialty
• Minimum of five years of clinical practice experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience as a Medical Director, Department Chair, Chief of Staff, or physician executive
• Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, quality improvement, clinical governance, and medical management
• Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• CME allowance and professional development support

• Generous paid time off, including vacation and holidays

• Retirement plans with employer contributions and matching opportunities

• Relocation assistance

Why Mercy Hospital South?

• Lead one of the largest hospitals in the Mercy system
• Influence strategic decisions impacting patient care, physician engagement, quality, and growth
• Collaborate with an experienced executive leadership team committed to excellence
• Support a highly engaged medical staff dedicated to exceptional patient care
• Make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the communities Mercy serves

Why Physicians and Their Families Choose St. Louis?

Physicians and their families are drawn to the Greater St. Louis region for its exceptional quality of life, affordable cost of living, outstanding schools, vibrant communities, and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities.

• Major metropolitan amenities without major metropolitan traffic
• Exceptional quality of life with affordable housing and excellent public and private schools
• Nationally recognized healthcare, academic, and research environment
• Family-friendly communities with diverse housing options
• Rich cultural attractions, including professional sports, museums, theaters, and music venues
• Extensive parks, walking and biking trails, golf courses, and outdoor recreation
• Convenient access to travel through St. Louis Lambert International Airport
• Centrally located with easy access to destinations throughout the Midwest and beyond

About Mercy

Mercy is one of the nation's largest and most highly integrated healthcare systems, serving millions of patients annually across multiple states. Recognized by NRC Health as a national leader in patient experience, Mercy is committed to providing exceptional care while advancing the health of the communities it serves.

Mercy includes:

• 55 acute care and specialty hospitals
• More than 1,000 physician practice and outpatient locations
• More than 5,000 physicians and advanced practitioners
• More than 50,000 caregivers serving communities across Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma

Mercy is also home to one of the nation's largest and highest-performing Accountable Care Organizations, recognized for delivering high-quality, cost-effective care.

In fiscal year 2025 alone, Mercy provided more than $500 million in community benefits, including charity care and unreimbursed Medicaid services, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to its mission of serving others.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

For more information, please contact Joan Humphries. Telephone: 314-364-3821 | Email: Joan.Humphries@mercy.net