Part-Time Nocturnist | Exceptional Flexibility at Mercy Hospital South

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Hospital South is seeking an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our growing Nocturnist team in St. Louis, Missouri. As a 767-bed Level II Trauma Center and the third-largest medical center in the St. Louis metro area , Mercy Hospital South offers the opportunity to practice in a dynamic, high-acuity environment supported by experienced clinicians and a robust network of specialists.

Why Mercy Hospital South?

Join a large, collegial hospital medicine team with 2-3 nocturnists typically on service each night , fostering a collaborative practice environment with strong peer support and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

Position Highlights

Part-time schedule requiring just 5 shifts per month

Practice exclusively at Mercy Hospital South, with the option to pick up additional shifts throughout the Mercy system

Diverse patient population and broad clinical acuity

Closed ICU environment

No procedures and no code responsibilities

Strong support from experienced nursing teams and advanced practitioners

Excellent access to subspecialty consultants and collaborative care teams

Stable, physician-focused hospital medicine program

Ideal opportunity for physicians seeking additional income, schedule flexibility, or a reduced clinical workload

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Professional liability insurance provided

Access to Mercy's extensive physician network and resources

Live and Work in St. Louis

Enjoy the flexibility of a part-time schedule while living in one of the Midwest's most affordable and vibrant metropolitan areas. St. Louis offers excellent schools, diverse neighborhoods, professional sports, outstanding dining, and a wealth of cultural and outdoor activities.

If you're looking for a flexible nocturnist opportunity with strong support, collaborative colleagues, and the resources of a leading health system, we'd love to connect with you.

Your life is our life’s work

At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.