Orthopedic Surgeon

Additional Information About the Role

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.

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Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Medical Arts Clinic is a multi specialty clinic located in Farmington, Missouri.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manages the medical care of patient panel by providing or otherwise arranging for inpatient hospital care of physician’s patients, either through regular hospital rounds, making arrangements with one or more hospitalist(s) or other qualified physician to provide coverage for physician’s hospitalized patients consistent with Medical Staff requirements.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the care team to ensure excellent patient care outcomes at the clinic location(s) designated by BJC and any other BJC clinical outreach location to which physician may be assigned as patient care demands.
• Performs and documents medical histories and physicals in the patient’s medical record as required by hospital medical staff bylaws.
• Provides or arranges for call coverage for clinic patients and inpatient call coverage in a manner acceptable to BJC and in accordance with Medical Staff bylaws, while observing and following all BJC policies and procedures and all applicable legal, ethical and professional standards.
• Collaborates and teaches advanced practice providers, support staff or any care team member assigned in the care of physician’s patient panel.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer