Orthopedics Physician

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 a 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.

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

To Contact the Recruiter Directly:

Stacy Casaz, Provider Talent Partner, at

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