Physician - Joplin, MO
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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.
- Physician Opportunity – Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care - Joplin, Missouri
Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician to join our team in Joplin, Missouri area.. We offer flexible scheduling options, including full-time and part-time roles, 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 or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Med/Peds
Active State Medical License
- 2–5 years of post-residency clinical experience, with at least 18 months 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
This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality care in a modern, integrated healthcare environment, with room for professional growth and development.
Interested in learning more or scheduling a tour? Let’s connect.
We’re excited to meet physicians who are passionate about making a difference in urgent care.
Contact
- Ann Blaise, Provider Recruiter
- Ann.Blaise@GoHealthUC.com
- Take a Virtual Tour of GoHealth Urgent Care
- Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
- 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 or board-eligible in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Med/Peds with an active state medical license. A minimum of 2–5 years of post-residency clinical experience is required, including at least 18 months in an urgent care or emergency setting.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
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).
Of the 37 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 89% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in urgent care | ranked against 327 Urgent Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Urgent Care median $353k (middle half $275k–$588k)142 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Missouri | 20 active | 326 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 89% no call · 46% no weekends37 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Missouri physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 18% offer loan repayment352 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Urgent Care hiring demand | #13 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 47 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 94 postings, 148 closed |
| New Urgent Care listings | 432 in the last 30 days | 305 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Urgent Care pay trend | +6.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Joplin, MO at GoHealth Urgent Care a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care — ranked against 327 active Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc.
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