Pediatrician -J1 / H1B
Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatrics
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 65775, West Plains, Missouri, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/02/24

A large healthcare system seeks a Pediatrician to work in the West Plains, MO area! J1 H1B Live in the Ozarks of Missouri!!


CONTACT:

Jon Crosby

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Join us in the beautiful Ozarks! Large Healthcare system seeks a compassionate, well-qualified pediatrician to join an established clinic with a thriving practice in West Plains, MO. You’ll discover a quality lifestyle in a breathtaking location. Come see firsthand why our strong community atmosphere, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, top-quality education, safe setting, and soul-soothing beauty draw in people from around the country.

This is a hospital employed, inpatient/outpatient opportunity. Clinic days are Monday – Friday with an expected volume of 18 – 25 patients/day. Call is 1:6 which includes a nursery call. (No NICU) We have a level II nursery and difficult cases are sent to Springfield or St. Louis.


Come make a difference within a growing team of providers that focus to enhance the lives they serve and value learning and growth!

Company:

  • Committed to providing the best and safest care, while creating a warm, inviting environment for their patients, family members, and caregivers.
  • Innovative staff and treatment modalities and wonderful teamwork that is focused on patient safety
  • Has over 1,000 employees, serving an eight-county area in south-central Missouri and north-central Arkansas
  • Has a 100+-bed acute care hospital, eight family medicine clinics, and 15 specialty clinics, along with complete rehabilitation and home care services
  • Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations


Pediatrician Benefits and Features:

  • Competitive salary based on MGMA standards
  • Up to $4,500 for CME’s and professional license fees, dues, and journals.
  • We provide Malpractice at $2 mill per occurrence/ $6 mill aggregate. This is a claims made policy. If the Physician completes the term of the agreement, Ozarks Healthcare will provide tail coverage.
  • Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, long and short term disability, AD&D.
  • 403(b) matching up to 3% after one year.
  • 457 plan “Top Hat Plan” max contribution of $18,000 per year





Background:


Pediatrician -BE/BC



About the Area:


West Plains, MO, located in south-central Missouri, is nestled within the “Heart of the Ozarks”, (near Springfield & Branson, MO). Whether you’re looking for big-city conveniences, entertainment, and amenities or the appeal of small-town values and charms – an A-Plus education for your children or a place to build your practice and watch it grow – you’ll find it here, in West Plains.

West Plains is the county seat of Howell County and has a population of 12,000. This is a 7.7% increase since 2000. The largest city within a 100-mile radius, West Plains is the trade center for south-central Missouri. More than 125,00 people shop in the area and retail sales have averaged an 8 percent growth rate annually, pumping 225 million dollars into the local economy.

West Plains, Mo. has been selected as one of America’s 10 Best Small Towns in 2013 by [Register to View] a national website that ranks America’s most livable small and mid-sized cities based on quality of life. [Register to View] referenced West Plains’ ability to attract “nature lovers, entrepreneurs, and families searching for an authentic small-town” as one of the reasons for its selection. It also mentioned the city’s Ozarks Small Business Incubator and its Governor’s Award recognition, the city’s extensive park system, the historic downtown Courthouse Square, the West Plains Civic Center, the city’s antique stores, the annual Old-Time Music/Ozark Heritage Festival, and its proximity to rivers, lakes, and streams.

Other national accolades:

  • 2013 #9 Best Small Town in America by Livability.com
  • 2014 MSU-WP #6 Best Community College by Washington Monthly
  • 2014 West Plains School District -Top 10 Percent Missouri Academic Performance
  • 2014 Old-Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival Top 100 Event by American Bus Association
  • 2015 Top 10 Missouri Commuter Cities by Obrella
  • 2015 Top 10 Best Towns for Retirees in Missouri by Niche.com
  • 2015 Top 20 Best Towns to Raise a Family in Missouri by Niche.com
  • 2015 Top 25 Best Small Towns in Missouri by Niche.com