Orthopedic Surgeon | Growing Program + Community Feel with Metro Access

Build your practice quickly while living where work-life balance is real

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join their established team at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, Missouri, located less than an hour from St. Louis.

Practice Details:

• Team Collaboration: Join two experienced orthopedic surgeons in a supportive, multi-specialty clinic environment.
• Call Schedule: Participate in a shared call rotation of 1:4, ensuring a manageable work-life balance.
• Scope of Practice: Opportunities available in both general and sub-specialty orthopedic surgery, accommodating various interests and expertise.
• Facilities: Utilize four operating rooms with blocked OR time, attached to a spacious clinic for seamless patient care.
• Referral Network: Benefit from a large patient base supported by well-connected primary care providers.
• Work Schedule: Enjoy a standard 40-hour workweek with EPIC EMR system in place.
• Therapy Services: Easy access to physical and occupational therapy services for comprehensive patient management.
• Visa Sponsorship: J1 visa candidates are welcome to apply through the DRA.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Receive a two-year income guarantee with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Sign-On Bonus: Enjoy a $50,000 signing bonus to assist with your transition.
• Relocation Assistance: Benefit from a $20,000 relocation allowance plus coverage of moving expenses.
• Student Loan Support: Qualify for up to $100,000 in student loan reimbursement assistance.
• Continuing Education: Access a CME allowance with five days allocated for educational activities.
• Time Off: Enjoy four weeks of allotted time off (ATO) annually.
• Retirement 401k
• Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and malpractice coverage with tail coverage provided.

About Parkland Health Center:

Parkland Health Center comprises a full-service acute-care hospital in Farmington and a three-bed critical access hospital in Bonne Terre. Serving residents of St. Francois County and surrounding areas, the Farmington campus offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, including a wound care clinic and the Huckstep Heart and Lung Center.

Community Highlights:

• Proximity to St. Louis: Enjoy small-town living with easy access to the cultural and recreational amenities of St. Louis, just 68 miles away.
• Outdoor Activities: Engage in hiking, fishing, canoeing, camping, and biking in the surrounding state parks and natural areas.
• Affordable Living: Benefit from no city personal property tax and property tax rates below those of metro areas.
• Community Atmosphere: Experience a welcoming environment with a variety of schools, recreational facilities, and community events.

This opportunity offers a balanced professional environment with a supportive community, making it an excellent choice for an orthopedic surgeon seeking growth and stability.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Doctorate
• 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

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...”