Exciting Orthopedic Surgery Opportunity in St. Louis, MO
SSM Health in St. Louis, MO is actively seeking a BC/BE General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing 15-member Orthopedics team which consists of 14 Orthopedic Surgeons and 1 Physiatrist. Our Physician Organization has over 300 employed physicians including a large primary care base which results in a strong referral network. Our dynamic team of colleagues offers a phenomenal practice environment for the incoming physician. The ideal candidate will be a BC/BE General Orthopedic Surgeon, fellowship trained in Joint Reconstruction. The group is seeking a candidate with excellent clinical skills and experience in the full range of general orthopedic care. Weekend call for this position is 1:7 and will be located in St. Louis County at SSM Health DePaul Hospital which has recently completed a $22 Million project on campus to create a destination orthopedic center. The project included the expansion of the SSM Health Joint Replacement Center at DePaul Hospital, an inpatient unit that received its fourth Gold Seal designation from the Joint Commission in December of 2015. Additionally, the project included new orthopedic clinic facilities, outpatient therapy, imaging, and conference space for education and seminars.
Competitive 3-year income guarantee plus the ability to earn over the income guarantee based on a generous productivity-based compensation plan. Comprehensive benefit package including relocation allowance; paid malpractice, retirement programs; health/dental/vision insurance and CME allowance.
The Hospital
Opened in 1828, SSM Health DePaul Hospital is a 476-bed, full service Catholic hospital. SSM DePaul was the first hospital west of the Mississippi River and remains the oldest continuously existing business in St. Louis. Today, SSM DePaul offers the only Level II Trauma Center in North St. Louis County and serves patients from across the St. Louis metropolitan area, with concentration in the surrounding communities of Bridgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Ann, Olivette, St. John, Maryland Heights and Overland in Missouri. SSM Health DePaul offers a wide range of comprehensive medical care, with all private rooms in a convenient, central location. DePaul Hospital offers the most advanced technology and procedures available including minimally invasive heart, spine, knee, hip and weight loss surgery. SSM Healthcare owns 24 hospitals and operates in four states: Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri and Oklahoma. SSM Health Care's mission is: "Through Our Exceptional Health Care Services, We Reveal the Healing Presence of God". Our commitment to exceptional care has been recognized nationally and in each of the states where the system operates. Known nationally for outstanding quality and safety, SSM Health is the first health-care recipient of the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award and is the first large health system to go tobacco-free, inside and out.
The Community
Bridgeton lies in the suburbs just 20 miles North West of St. Louis, Missouri. With the close proximity to St. Louis, you can enjoy all the amenities the city has to offer. The St. Louis metro area is among the 20th largest metropolitan areas in the United States with a population of 2,900,605. In downtown St. Louis there are many wonderful attractions, including, the Arch, two professional sports teams (St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Blues) the St. Louis Symphony, Fox Theatre, Art Museum, Science Center, Botanical Gardens and the Zoo. St. Louis is also home to three major Universities: Washington University, St. Louis University, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis, along with award winning school systems including 214 private schools and 268 public schools serving over 50,000 students. You can get the best of both worlds with a charming community and a robust metropolitan city with more than two million residents. SSM Health St. Louis is a Missouri Quality Award Recipient and our seven adult and one children's hospital are all winners of many national and regional awards for our process management and clinical outcomes
Position Highlights:
- Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm
- Join a Team of 14 Experienced Orthopedic Surgeons
- Shared Weekend Call 1:7 (all hospital based)
- Large Patient Panel Already Established
Physician Benefits:
- PTO Bank on Day 1!
- 401k with Match of 50% of the first 6% of your contributions; Fully vested after 3 years
- Three - Year Salary Guarantee with Lucrative Sign-On Payment
- Residency Stipend Available
- Tuition Repayment Available
- HSA, Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
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To Contact the Recruiter Directly:
Jason M Nelson, MBA, CPRP, SHRC | Physician, Executive and Provider Recruitment
SSM Health-Missouri
Phone: 314-523-8021 jason.nelson@ssmhealth.com
