Orthopedic Surgeon | Established Practice + Immediate Patient Demand

Walk into a full schedule with a collaborative, experienced care team.

A well-established and highly successful orthopedic team just outside St. Louis is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join its growing practice. This is an ideal opportunity for a surgeon looking for immediate volume, excellent support, and sustainable work-life balance.

• $50,000 signing bonus,
• $20,000 relocation plus expenses,
• $2,000/month while you complete Fellowship,
• 2-year income guarantee and much more

Practice Highlights

• Full-scope general orthopedic surgery with flexibility to incorporate subspecialty interests
• Strong referral network driving immediate patient volume
• High-volume practice with a focus on efficiency and balance
• Robust APP support in both clinic and inpatient settings
• Minimal call burden – APPs take first call
• Call schedule: 1:7
• Opportunity to expand into a nearby clinic serving a growing population

Efficient Surgical Environment

• Access to flip-room OR setup for enhanced productivity
• Established same-day joint replacement program
• Streamlined workflows supporting both volume and quality care
• Dedicated hospitalist service manages admissions so you can focus on surgery

Well-Resourced Clinic

• 7 Advanced Practice Providers
• 9 Medical Assistants
• 9 Schedulers
• 2 Athletic Trainers

Hospital Affiliation

Alton Memorial Hospital is part of BJC HealthCare, one of the nation's leading nonprofit health systems.
* Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” in Hip Fracture Care
* $50 million Operating Room expansion underway, with completion anticipated in Fall 2027, bringing state-of-the-art surgical suites and expanded capacity
* Established team with efficient OR workflows and strong surgical volume

Preferred Qualifications

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

About BJC Healthcare

We are based in St. Louis, MO, and serve our region through our 13 community hospitals and service organizations. Through our partners at Washington University and their stellar training programs, we offer our patients access to the some of the finest sub-specialty care in the world, while maintaining our community focus. BJC Medical Group is made up of more than 700 clinicians across more than 120 clinics across a full spectrum of specialty care ranging from Family Medicine to advanced Cardiac Care. We are a physician-led organization and live our mission every day. We hope you will consider joining us. “The World's Best Medicine Begins with You...”