
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.
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.
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
Competitive compensation package
Professional liability insurance provided
Access to Mercy's extensive physician network and resources
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.
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.

At Mercy, care is more than a job - it’s a calling.
Every day, our caregivers bring compassion, skill and purpose to the communities we serve across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Whether you're building your career at the bedside, in a clinic or supporting care behind the scenes, you’ll find meaningful ways to make an impact - while growing in a way that’s uniquely yours.
As a physician-led, integrated health system with more than 50 hospitals and nearly 1,000 care sites, Mercy combines advanced technology, collaboration and a shared commitment to better care.
Rooted in a faith-based mission and inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose - to care for the whole person and serve our communities with compassion and dignity.
Here, you’ll find an environment where you’re supported to grow, connected to a team that cares and empowered to do your best work.
Because at Mercy, there are many paths - but one calling.