Pediatrician -J1 / H1B

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

843-806-3186

jon@nowhealthcare.org

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. Youll 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 CMEs 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 youre 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 youll 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 Americas 10 Best Small Towns in 2013 by Livability.com, a national website that ranks Americas most livable small and mid-sized cities based on quality of life. Livability.com 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 citys Ozarks Small Business Incubator and its Governors Award recognition, the citys extensive park system, the historic downtown Courthouse Square, the West Plains Civic Center, the citys 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 byWashington Monthly
• 2014 West Plains School District -Top 10 Percent Missouri Academic Performance
• 2014 Old-Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival Top 100 Event byAmerican 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