Practice Big Ortho Without Big City Burnout - Shawnee, OK

SSM Health is seeking a Board Certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join and help expand orthopedic services in Shawnee, Oklahoma. This is an excellent opportunity to build a thriving practice in a physician-friendly community where providers are highly respected and well-supported.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Full-time, Monday–Friday with a flexible schedule
• Five large OR's
• OR time: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Call: Relatively light (approximately 7 days per month)
• Practice mix: ~80% outpatient / 20% surgical
• Estimated volume: 5–7 procedures per week while building
• Clinic volume: Up to 20+ patients per day in clinic, a couple of days per week
• No existing panel – ideal for a surgeon looking to build quickly
• New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Eligible for Oklahoma medical licensure

Practice & Scope:

• Broad general orthopedics with a wide variety of cases, including:

• Fractures
• Knees
• Elbows
• Emergency Department consults

• Some joint replacement

• Experience or interest in joint replacement and revisions is a plus
• The current full-time surgeon is sports medicine fellowship trained
• Join a growing service line with only one full-time orthopedic surgeon currently on staff

Facilities & Support:

• Standalone orthopedic clinic located directly across the street from the hospital
• 12 exam rooms
• On-site X-ray
• Strong SSM Health referral network

• Two physical therapy clinics:

• One on the main hospital campus
• One located 3–4 miles away at another SSM outpatient clinic

Why Shawnee?

Shawnee is known as a physician-friendly community where providers are well-respected and truly valued. It offers a welcoming environment, strong patient relationships, and the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.

About SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee:

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee has been serving the health needs of Pottawatomie County and surrounding areas for more than 50 years, offering a wide range of services in state-of-the art facility with physicians and staff who are dedicated to providing exceptional health care consistent with our Mission. For 2026, the Chartis Center for Rural Health has named SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee one of the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals.

Community Description:

Shawnee combines rich history, vibrant culture, and small-town charm with the added convenience of being just 30 minutes from Oklahoma City. The city honors its deep-rooted heritage with museums, festivals, and local art. Downtown offers unique shops, cozy caf&233;s, and a welcoming community vibe. With a strong focus on education, thanks to institutions like Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee fosters a welcoming and community-driven environment. Affordable housing, excellent schools, and a friendly atmosphere make it an ideal place for health care professionals to grow their careers while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.

About SSM Health

Thoughtful. Insightful. Purposeful. There is something wholly unique and special about practicing medicine at SSM Health. Being here, you’ll experience a remarkable feeling of purpose, fulfillment, and connectedness. It’s all-encompassing and inspiring, and it’s what defines and drives our teams every day. We call it the healing power of presence and it touches, enhances, and advances all aspects of the care we give and the careers we offer. For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It’s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve. Together – We Care.Devoted care everywhereSSM Health’s healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary’s, were called to aid and heal in God’s name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 13,900 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional health care services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With 23 hospitals, 12 post-acute care centers, and over 650 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive. No matter where you work within SSM Health, you can expect to be cared for personally and rewarded professionally with:• A very comprehensive and competitive total compensation and benefits package.• Extensive support and resources to support continued personal and professional growth.• Strategic organizational investments in practice infrastructure and technologies to enhance our practice efficiency and increase clinician satisfaction.• Generous paid time off and paid family leave so our team members can achieve work-life balance.