Join a Thriving, Well-established Orthopedic Practice with Strong Demand- Alton, IL

BJC Medical Group; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon to join their team at Alton Memorial Hospital, just a short drive from St. Louis. This role offers a full-scope orthopedic practice with a supportive network and competitive compensation, including a generous sign-on bonus and student loan assistance. The organization emphasizes patient care and satisfaction, with a collaborative work environment and strong community ties. Ideal candidates will be licensed physicians with 2-5 years' experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Licensed physician required to perform orthopedic surgery.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Call coverage is 1:7; APPs handle initial calls.

Responsibilities

• Manage the medical care of assigned patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure excellent outcomes.
• Perform and document patient histories and physicals.
• Supervises and instructs medical students and residents.

Skills

Patient management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Medicine

Medicine

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

BJC Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon to join their successful group based at Alton Memorial Hospital just 15 minutes from St. Louis, Missouri.

Practice Highlights

• See a full-scope practice of orthopedic surgery
• Specialty areas of interest are welcome
• Highly established primary care referral network (be as busy as you want, right away!)
• Strong APP support in clinic and hospital rounding
• Call coverage is 1:7; APPs take initial calls, very rarely if ever get called in
• Ample clinic staff including 7 APPs, 9 MAs, 9 schedulers and 2 Athletic Trainers
• Hospitalist admit for orthopedic surgeons

Compensation & Benefit Highlights

• Competitive two-year guarantee
• Fellowship stipend option to earn income while finishing training
• Up to $100,000 Student loan repayment assistance
• $50,000 Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance plus moving expenses
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, dental, vision, disability, life and more
• Malpractice/tail insurance covered
• Matching 401k
• CME allowance and time off

Hospital Affiliation

• Alton Memorial Hospital is a BJC Healthcare-affiliated Hospital. BJC Healthcare is one of the leading health systems in the nation.
• Alton Memorial Hospital was nationally ranked as “high performing” by The U.S. News in Hip Fractures

Saint Louis, MO

• Attractions include the St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park, The Muny, Busch Stadium, The City Museum, St. Louis Art Museum, Peabody Opera house, Fox Theatre and more
• Professional sports include the Stanley Cup winning Blues, World Series winning Cardinals and our brand new St. Louis CITY Soccer team!
• Ample fine-dining, wineries, and microbreweries
• Low cost-of-living with a healthy balanced real estate market in a major metropolitan area
• Abundant public and private school options
• Family-friendly communities that are safe, inviting, and great for kids
• Easy access to Lambert International Airport

Please Contact Rachel Murray for more information: [e-mail]

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

Alton Orthopedic Clinic is located in Alton, IL.

Role Purpose

Ensures optimal care and promotes safety of patients admitted to assigned service in cooperation with the private attending staff and nursing staff. Communicates with staff, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Manages the medical care of assigned patients.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the health care team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes.
• Performs and documents histories and physicals in the patient's medical record as required by hospital by-laws.
• Supervises and instructs medical students and residents assigned to service. Assists in the learning needs of residents and students as assessed.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Doctorate
• Medicine

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Physician

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

• 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

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