All Levels of Acuity At Area's Only Trauma Center | Earning Potential of $450,000+ | Student Loan Reimbursement

Emergency Medicine Physician

Saint Francis Healthcare System | Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician to join our respected Emergency Department and Southeast Missouri’s only Level III Trauma Center. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice high-quality emergency medicine in a collegial, physician-led environment with strong institutional support.

About the Emergency & Trauma Center

Our state-of-the-art Emergency and Trauma Center features 32 patient rooms and cares for over 42,000 patients annually. Designed with both patients and providers in mind, the facility includes:

• 26 private treatment rooms, each with direct bathroom access

• 3 trauma rooms

• 2 triage rooms

• 1 special procedures room

• Dedicated pediatric exam areas with child-specific equipment

• Senior-friendly design elements including thicker mattresses, higher chairs, large-print forms, non-skid flooring, and guardrails to promote comfort, safety, and faster recovery

At Saint Francis, people come first. Join a collaborative culture where teamwork, compassion, and excellence define how we care for our patients and one another.

Compensation & Benefits

• $2,512 per 10-hour shift, plus performance incentives

• Excess shift pay and night shift differential

• Student loan repayment available

• Signing bonus or monthly stipend option for residents

• Relocation assistance

• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Position Highlights & Schedule

• Join 15 hospital-employed Emergency Medicine physicians and 7 Emergency Medicine APPs

• Typical daily coverage includes 6 physicians and 2–3 APPs

• Fully staffed, experienced nursing team with low turnover

• Hospital-employed hospitalist team manages admission orders

• 14 ten-hour shifts per month

• Hospital-employed model provides stability and work-life balance

Requirements

• BE/BC in Emergency Medicine

• Missouri medical license (or ability to obtain upon credentialing)

• Active Missouri DEA license (or ability to obtain upon credentialing)

Physicians at Saint Francis Medical Partners are held to the highest standards of professionalism and clinical excellence.

Life in Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Located between St. Louis and Memphis along the Mississippi River, Cape Girardeau offers the charm of a close-knit Midwestern community blended with cultural and recreational amenities typically found in larger cities.

Highlights include:

• Family-friendly neighborhoods and excellent schools

• Extensive park systems plus easy access to state and national parks

• Cape Girardeau Regional Airport with direct flights to St. Louis, Chicago, and Nashville

• Southeast Missouri State University, attracting students from all 50 states and more than 40 countries, Division I NCAA athletics, and a thriving performing arts center

• Home to Dalhousie Golf Club, one of Missouri’s top-ranked private courses designed by Jack Nicklaus

Discover a place where your career can thrive—and where you truly feel at home. Join the Saint Francis family, where we are better together.