Physician - Sign on Bonus $75,000
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Job Description
- It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!
- We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
- It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
We’re excited to offer a highly competitive sign-on bonus of up to $75,000 for physician roles!
Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician to join our team in St. Louis, MO and surrounding areas. We offer flexible scheduling options in a collaborative and modern clinical environment.
What You Can Expect
- Competitive compensation package with a generous sign-on bonus
- Monthly volume bonus based on patient metrics
- Quarterly bonus (up to 5% of base salary) tied to patient satisfaction and quality outcomes
- Comprehensive benefits starting day one: health, dental, vision, CME allowance and more!
- Retirement plans with employer contributions and matching
- Relocation assistance (if applicable) and professional liability coverage
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Beautiful, state-of-the-art centers equipped with imaging, labs, and Epic EMR
- Supportive staffing model including radiologic technologists, experienced medical assistants, and advanced practitioners
- Part of one of the fastest-growing urgent care networks in the country
What We’re Looking For
Board-certified in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Med/Peds
Active State Medical License
- 2 years of post-residency clinical experience, ideally in an urgent care or emergency medicine setting
- Experience treating patients across all age groups
- Proficiency in minor procedures such as suturing and splinting, and in reading EKGs and X-rays
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Comfort collaborating with advanced practice providers
Your Role
- As a Physician at Mercy-GoHealth, you’ll independently provide a wide range of clinical services, including:
- Examining and treating patients with acute conditions
- Taking medical histories and ordering diagnostic tests
- Making diagnoses and prescribing medications
- Performing minor procedures and administering vaccinations
- Documenting patient progress and coordinating follow-up care
- Supervising and collaborating with PA/NPs, including remote supervision and credentialing support
- Working 8- or 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced, patient-focused setting
At GoHealth Urgent Care, we GO above and beyond for our patients, communities and team members to ensure effortless, personal and connected experiences. That's why we partner with the most innovative and integrated health systems, like Mercy, and staff our centers with the most knowledgeable providers.
About Mercy
Mercy, a four-time IBM Watson Health top five large U.S. health system in 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016, is a faith-based organization and serves millions annually. Located in seven states, Mercy is comprised of 40 hospitals and more than 2,500 Mercy Clinic physicians. They have hospitals in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
Go Forward
When you join our collaborative teams, you can rest assured that your career growth and satisfaction will be handled with the same care that we put into growing our organization. Our modern facilities and innovations will help elevate the way you practice. And, you’ll have more opportunities to expand your professional experience and utilize your advanced clinical training.
Connect with Us
Have questions or need more information? Apply below or reach out to our Provider Recruiter, paula.cleveland@gohealthuc.com to start a conversation about your future with Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care.
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- If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Key Responsibilities
The physician will independently provide clinical services including examining patients, ordering diagnostic tests, and performing minor procedures. They are also responsible for supervising advanced practice providers and documenting patient progress in the EMR.
Requirements
Candidates must be board-certified in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Med/Peds with an active state medical license. A minimum of 2 years of post-residency clinical experience in an urgent care or emergency setting is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 34 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 91% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Urgent Care median $352k (middle half $275k–$588k)152 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Missouri | 22 active | 336 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 91% no call · 76% no weekends34 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $75k sign-on · loan repayment | Missouri Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 18% offer loan repayment383 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Urgent Care hiring demand | #13 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 47 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 94 postings, 148 closed |
| New Urgent Care listings | 467 in the last 30 days | 300 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Urgent Care pay trend | −4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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