Orthopedic Surgeon | Rural Practice + Autonomy + High Community Need

BJC HealthCare; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join its community-focused team. This role offers a supportive environment with the opportunity to expand orthopedic services in a vibrant community just one hour from St. Louis.

The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate in Medicine and board eligibility/certification in their specialty. Benefits include a guaranteed salary, relocation assistance, and various comprehensive insurances.

Qualifications

• Experience in orthopedic surgery preferred.
• Excellent patient care and collaboration with care team.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical care of patient panels.
• Provide inpatient hospital care.
• Document medical histories and physicals.
• Collaborate with patients and care team.
• Maintain safety and readiness.

Skills

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Practicing Specialty

Licenses Physician

Education

Doctorate in Medicine

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Practice independently while becoming a vital part of the community.

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital (MBSH), part of the BJC HealthCare System, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our busy, community-focused hospital and help expand orthopedic services in the region. Located just one hour from St. Louis via Interstate 44, MBSH has proudly served the community since 1962 with a mission to deliver high-quality, compassionate care close to home.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a supportive and growing team, develop your ideal practice, and enjoy work-life balance in a vibrant, family-friendly area.

Practice Highlights

• Join a multi-specialty clinic with two orthopedic surgeons, located on the hospital campus
• Busy orthopedic clinic based within the hospital
• Large referral base supported by numerous local primary care providers
• Excellent opportunity to establish a full-time presence in a high-demand community
• Flexibility to customize your practice setting
• Flexible call rotation
• Collaborative, on-campus specialty support and tenured CRNA team
• Epic EMR in use
• High HPSA score and J1 visa eligible location

Hospital & Facility Features

• State-of-the-art emergency department and modern surgical suite
• Comprehensive Therapy and Wellness Center
• Award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers
• On-campus Cancer Center, Childbirth Center, and Critical Care Unit
• 25,000 sq. ft. medical office building with rotating specialists from St. Louis

Compensation & Benefits

• 2-year guaranteed salary, then transition to wRVU productivity model
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Student loan repayment support
• Residency stipend option
• Annual quality and efficiency bonus
• CME allowance
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement plans: 401k

Community Highlights - Sullivan, Missouri

• Just an hour from Downtown St. Louis
• Located on Interstate 44 - "America's Main Street"
• Affordable living: no city personal property tax and low property tax rates
• Charming mix of local restaurants, retail stores, and national chains
• Outdoor lover's paradise: Meramec River, State Parks, Caverns, and Conservation Areas
• Community events like the Meramec Community Fair and Sullivan Regional Airport Fly-in
• City Lake with paved walking trails and local Saddle Club Arena
• Access to farmer's markets and community gardens

Ready to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming community with excellent support? Contact us to learn more about this rewarding opportunity with Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital and BJC Medical Group.

For questions and/or further information please reach out to Rachel Murray: [e-mail]

***This is a J1 Visa Eligible Position.

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 in Medicine
• Experience: <2 years
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Practicing Specialty
  • Licensed Physician

Preferred Requirements

• Experience: 2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

*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