<p>A physician-led dermatology practice in Springfield, Missouri — the regional hub of southwest Missouri and the gateway to the Ozarks — is recruiting a full-scope General Dermatologist to meet strong, sustained patient demand across a growing metro. The practice offers complete clinical autonomy within a collaborative group that includes peer dermatologists and Mohs surgeons, a flexible 4–5 day schedule, and a clear path to shareholder status. Springfield's cost of living runs 18% below the national average with a median home price of approximately $240K, making this one of the most financially compelling dermatology opportunities in the Midwest.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive starting salary guarantee with uncapped quarterly productivity bonus</li> <li>Shareholder/equity opportunity — physician-led governance structure</li> <li>Generous signing bonus provided</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Flexible 4–5 day work schedule</li> <li>CME reimbursement plus paid CME time off</li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>Full benefits package: health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance with tail coverage included</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-scope practice encompassing general medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology</li> <li>Strong, established patient demand across the regional catchment of southwest Missouri</li> <li>Physician-led governance model — clinical decisions made by physicians, not administrators</li> <li>Collaborative group environment with peer dermatologists and on-site Mohs surgeons</li> <li>Clinical autonomy to build and shape your own patient panel and procedural mix</li> <li>Springfield serves as the primary regional referral hub for the broader Ozarks population</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Dermatology through the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) required</li> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Dermatology residency program</li> <li>Active Missouri medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Missouri</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of general, medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Springfield is Missouri's third-largest metro and the cultural and commercial anchor of the Ozarks — a city that combines genuine small-city livability with a surprisingly rich food and arts scene, including a James Beard Award semifinalist restaurant community and the historic Finley Farms campus, a Civil War-era farmstead reimagined as a restaurant, brewery, and event venue. The Republic and Willard school districts rank among Missouri's top-rated systems, and the Galloway Creek and South Creek Greenways deliver more than 50 miles of connected trails directly through the city. Table Rock Lake and Branson are 45 minutes south for weekend recreation, Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is 10 minutes away, and Bass Pro Shops' original flagship — a Springfield institution complete with an indoor aquarium, shooting range, and wildlife exhibits — anchors the downtown experience. With a median home price around $240K and a cost of living 18% below the national average, Springfield offers dermatologists an exceptional quality of life at a fraction of the cost of comparable coastal or major-metro markets.</p>