Orthopedic Surgery: Upper Extremity / Hand

Blessing Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Blessing Health System is seeking an experienced upper extremity/hand surgeon to join the established orthopedic group. You will be the sole hand surgeon, with a strong referral base and supportive team, in a hospital-employed setting serving a large Midwest market.

The position emphasizes building a robust hand service, with shared call responsibilities and access to in-house imaging, PT, and OT facilities to support a comprehensive practice.

Qualifications

• BC/BE orthopedic hand surgeon.
• Strong referral base and ability to build an excellent practice.

Responsibilities

• Be the only hand surgeon in the group.
• Share hand call with the team.
• Build an excellent hand surgery practice within Blessing Health System.

Skills

Hand surgery

Orthopedic surgeon

BC/BE

Job description

Robust Orthopedic Group Seeks Upper Extremity / Hand Surgeon

Blessing Health System seeks an upper extremity/hand specialist. Join a collegial and established team and enjoy building an excellent practice as the only hand specialist in group. You will enjoy a strong referral base, stellar support team and the ability to serve a large Midwest market.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• BC/BE orthopedic hand surgeon
• Be the only hand surgeon
• Currently referring out many cases
• Shared hand call

ABOUT THE PRACTICE:

• Hospital employed
• Well established orthopedic group with a substantial patient base
• Exceptional clinic facilities available
• In-house imaging, PT and OT

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

• Quaint Midwest community with easy access to metropolitan cities
• Abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking, fishing and hunting
• Revitalized downtown
• Active arts and music communities
• Excellent private and public school options

About Blessing Health System

Blessing Health System employs almost 300 physicians and advanced practice providers

Blessing is the largest medical provider serving a 300,000+ population region composed of West Central Illinois, Northeast Missouri, and Southeast Iowa

The health system is comprised of two hospitals: Blessing Hospital and Illini Community Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Pittsfield, IL; along with multiple outlying clinics throughout the service area

Blessing Hospital Quincy, IL quick facts:

• 349-bed regional referral center in Quincy, Illinois
• Level II trauma center
• 16 ICU beds; 10 bed CVU
• Designated stroke center and chest pain center

About Quincy, IL

Quincy, Illinois sits on limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River and is known for its natural beauty, historic homes, and strong arts community. It has a diverse economy, low unemployment, and is ranked among top small arts communities and best hometowns in the U.S.

The city offers excellent public and parochial schools, a community college, and a private university, along with the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences, which was among the first accredited nursing schools in the nation. Fine dining, expansive and well-developed parks, and abundant recreational facilities are all nearby.

Quincy is conveniently located:

• 2 hours from St. Louis, Missouri and Lambert International Airport
• 3.5 hours from Kansas City, Missouri
• 4 hours from Chicago
• Daily flights connect Quincy’s Baldwin Field with Chicago O’Hare International Airport
• Amtrak provides two round trips daily to and from Chicago