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Join a growth-focused orthopedic team with dedicated resources, strong referral support, and outstanding surgical volume. BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join a well-established practice at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Physicians with an interest in total joint replacement are especially encouraged to apply. Position Highlights Comprehensive Orthopedic Practice: Engage in a full-scope orthopedic surgery practice, with a particular interest in total joint procedures being advantageous. Advanced Surgical Technology: Benefit from access to a new Mako SmartRobotics™ System, supporting robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures and enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes.
Established Referral Network: Benefit from a highly established primary care referral network, ensuring a busy practice from the outset. Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative team that includes Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) for clinic and hospital rounding support. Call
Participate in a 1:4 call rotation, with infrequent weekend call-ins. Hospitalists handle admissions for orthopedic surgeons. Growth Opportunity: Join a growth-focused team with dedicated resources, strong administrative support, and immediate access to surgical volume.
Compensation & Benefits Competitive two-year income guarantee Transition to a wRVU-based compensation model $50,000 signing bonus Relocation assistance Up to $100,000 in student loan repayment Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Malpractice insurance with tail coverage 401(k) retirement plan Four weeks of paid time off Five CME days plus CME stipend About Christian Hospital Christian Hospital is a member of the BJC HealthCare system and is recognized for excellence in multiple specialties and service lines.
The hospital has earned recognition for the treatment of conditions including heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and geriatric care. Why St. Louis?
St. Louis offers the amenities of a major metropolitan area with an affordable cost of living and excellent quality of life. Highlights include: World-class attractions including the Saint Louis Zoo , Forest Park , The Muny , City Museum , and Saint Louis Art Museum Home to the St.
Louis Cardinals , St. Louis Blues , and St. Louis CITY SC Affordable housing and diverse neighborhood options Excellent public and private school systems Family-friendly communities throughout the region Convenient travel via St.
Louis Lambert International Airport Contact For more information, please contact: Rachel Murray Advisor, Physician Talent 📧 rachel.murray@bjc.org #LI-RM2 Overview BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region. Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St.
Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. St.
Louis Bone & Joint Care specializes in Orthopedic medicine and is located in North St. Louis, MO.
Role Purpose The physician will provide professional medical services within the practicing Specialty to the best of physician’s ability through direct patient care and spend additional time as necessary to perform other related duties such as completing medical records, providing MyChart consultations and inbasket management, conducting patient-specific education and collaborating with advanced practice providers and care team members.
Responsibilities Manages the medical care of patient panel by providing or otherwise arranging for inpatient hospital care of physician’s patients, either through regular hospital rounds, making arrangements with one or more hospitalist(s) or other qualified physician to provide coverage for physician’s hospitalized patients consistent with Medical Staff requirements. Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the care team to ensure excellent patient care outcomes at the clinic location(s) designated by BJC and any other BJC clinical outreach location to which physician may be assigned as patient care demands.
Performs and documents medical histories and physicals in the patient’s medical record as required by hospital medical staff bylaws. Provides or arranges for call coverage for clinic patients and inpatient call coverage in a manner acceptable to BJC and in accordance with Medical Staff bylaws, while observing and following all BJC policies and procedures and all applicable legal, ethical and professional standards. Collaborates and teaches advanced practice providers, support staff or any care team member assigned in the care of physician’s patient panel.
BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education Doctorate - Medicine Experience Benefits Summary *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer