Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon | High Demand + Expanding Practice

Join a growth-focused orthopedic team with dedicated resources, strong referral support, and outstanding surgical volume.

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join a well-established practice at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Physicians with an interest in total joint replacement are especially encouraged to apply.

Position Highlights

• Comprehensive Orthopedic Practice: Engage in a full-scope orthopedic surgery practice, with a particular interest in total joint procedures being advantageous.
• Advanced Surgical Technology: Benefit from access to a new Mako SmartRobotics™ System, supporting robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures and enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes.
• Established Referral Network: Benefit from a highly established primary care referral network, ensuring a busy practice from the outset.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative team that includes Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) for clinic and hospital rounding support.
• Call Schedule: Participate in a 1:4 call rotation, with infrequent weekend call-ins. Hospitalists handle admissions for orthopedic surgeons.
• Growth Opportunity: Join a growth-focused team with dedicated resources, strong administrative support, and immediate access to surgical volume.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive two-year income guarantee
• Transition to a wRVU-based compensation model
• $50,000 signing bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Up to $100,000 in student loan repayment
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Four weeks of paid time off
• Five CME days plus CME stipend

About Christian Hospital

Christian Hospital is a member of the BJC HealthCare system and is recognized for excellence in multiple specialties and service lines. The hospital has earned recognition for the treatment of conditions including heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and geriatric care.

Why St. Louis?

St. Louis offers the amenities of a major metropolitan area with an affordable cost of living and excellent quality of life.

Highlights include:

• World-class attractions including the Saint Louis Zoo, Forest Park, The Muny, City Museum, and Saint Louis Art Museum
• Home to the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, and St. Louis CITY SC
• Affordable housing and diverse neighborhood options
• Excellent public and private school systems
• Family-friendly communities throughout the region
• Convenient travel via St. Louis Lambert International Airport

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Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The physician will provide professional medical services within the practicing Specialty to the best of physician's ability through direct patient care and spend additional time as necessary to perform other related duties such as completing medical records, providing MyChart consultations and inbasket management, conducting patient-specific education and collaborating with advanced practice providers and care team members.

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...”