Posted 10 Nov 2026 (1 days ago) · Job 100578 · Read from the employer's Workday site, last checked 11 Nov 2026, 09:53 UTC

Physician - Rheumatologist with Mercy Jefferson in Festus, MO

Mercy · Mercy Hospital Jefferson

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Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Jefferson is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible Rheumatology Physician to join our new practice in Festus, MO.


Mercy Hospital Jefferson:

  • A 300-bed community-based hospital – the only hospital in Jefferson County
  • Strong referral base from Mercy’s primary care physicians and local Mercy urgent care
  • Excellent subspecialist support
  • Approximately 40,000 Emergency Department visits annually
  • Leapfrog Grade A and Top General hospital and CMS 4-star hospital
  • Collaborative partnership with LECOM – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • System-wide Epic EMR
  • Catchment area of 1 million across 20 counties

This Position Offers:

  • 2-year income guarantee $350k with $25 signing bonus!
  • Up to $20,000 in relocation
  • As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
  • 4 weeks’ vacation plus 6 holidays (while on guarantee)
  • Annual $5,000 CME allowance
  • Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and life
  • Retirement (401k/403b/457b) plan
  • Occurrence-based malpractice plan
  • H1B candidates are accepted

Festus, part of Jefferson County, is conveniently located just 20 minutes south of St. Louis. For its residents, Jefferson County and its numerous municipalities offer ample opportunities to live, work and play in one of the fastest growing counties in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Region!


Welcome to St. Louis:

Urban explorer, outdoor adventurer, aficionado of family fun – no matter your persona, you’ll 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.


Why Mercy?


At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets innovation. As part of an organization rooted in a 200-year tradition of compassionate service, you’ll help advance health care while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets Mercy apart is our 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 you can put that purpose into practice.

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