Position Overview

CoxHealth is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Acute Care Surgeon with training in Surgical Critical Care to join our established team at a state-designated Level I Trauma Center in Springfield, Missouri.

This position includes clinical responsibilities in trauma surgery, acute care surgery, and critical care management within a high-acuity tertiary care environment.

About the Practice

• Join a collaborative group of eight Acute Care Surgeons, recruiting a ninth partner due to growth
• Supported by an experienced team of advanced practice providers
• Based at Cox Medical Center South, a large regional referral center serving southwest Missouri
• Broad, high-acuity case mix across trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care

Clinical Excellence & Innovation

• Top 1% nationally in ACS robotic surgery utilization
• Expanding use of minimally invasive and robotic techniques in acute care surgery
• Established clinical pathways and strong multidisciplinary support

Practice Structure

• Balanced schedule across trauma, ICU, and acute care surgery services
• Collaborative call model designed to support sustainability and team-based care
• Efficient operational infrastructure supporting patient flow and care coordination
• Opportunities for involvement in resident education, mentorship, and clinical research are available for interested candidates, but are not required

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care required
• Strong clinical and operative skills across trauma, emergency general surgery, and ICU care
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Why CoxHealth

• Long-standing, respected Level I Trauma Program
• Stable, collegial, and high-functioning surgical group
• Growing program with strong institutional support
• Opportunity for professional growth and program development

Location

Springfield, Missouri offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living, excellent schools, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

CoxHealth is a Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Network that includes: Cox South Hospital (706 Beds), Cox Medical Center Branson (165 Beds), Cox North Hospital (72 Beds, inpatient psych), Meyer Orthopedic and Rehab Hospital (86 Beds), Cox Monett Hospital (25 Beds), and Cox Barton County Hospital (25 beds). In addition, there are more than 80 clinics with 560+ physicians and 53 specialties.

CoxHealth is the only Springfield hospital named for seven years to U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals list. CoxHealth is recognized by CareChex®, the medical quality rating division of Comparion®, as among the Top 10 percent U.S. hospitals for patient safety in overall hospital, medical and surgical care. 

Springfield, Missouri is a vibrant and energetic area that serves as a hub for health care, entertainment and shopping for southwest Missouri. It's the third-largest city in Missouri, with a metro population of more than 450,000. Springfield is consistently rated as one of the "Top Quality of Life Communities in the Nation" by Money Magazine. It offers outdoor activities, live music, theaters, major sports teams and an established academic community. Enjoy a low cost of living, convenient airport access and top-rated schools.