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SSM Health lists this Surgery - General Physician opportunity in bridgeton, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join the Premier Orthopedic Center of Excellence in Missouri
SSM Health DePaul Hospital seeks an exceptional, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle to join our distinguished Center of Excellence. This opportunity presents the ideal setting for a skilled surgeon who aspires to practice at the highest level while making a significant impact on our growing program.
Position Overview:
Full-Time Opportunity : 1.0 FTE position with our established, respected orthopedic team
Immediate Patient Volume : Step into an existing patient panel with a robust surgical schedule
Growth-Focused Role : Play a crucial part in expanding the DePaul Orthopedic Center of Excellence
Enhanced Access : Help reduce wait times and improve access for new patients seeking specialized care
Collaborative Environment : Work alongside nationally recognized orthopedic surgeons committed to excellence
The SSM Health DePaul Hospital Difference:
Our Orthopedic Center of Excellence stands apart from others through:
Recently completed a $22 million project to create a destination orthopedic center
Expanded SSM Health Joint Replacement Center, an inpatient unit with its 9 th Gold Seal designation from the Joint Commission
Unmatched commitment to surgical excellence and outstanding outcomes
Dedication to evidence-based, innovative approaches to joint replacement
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary care model
State-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology
Supportive leadership invested in your success
Culture of continuous improvement and advancement
Practice Advantages:
Built-In Referral Network : Benefit from our extensive on-site referral network providing consistent patient volume
Advanced Technology : Access to the latest surgical navigation systems and robotic-assisted platforms
Dedicated OR Teams : Work with specialized staff experienced in joint replacement procedures
Comprehensive Support : Dedicated clinic staff, surgical coordinators, and administrative support
Streamlined Processes : Efficient clinical pathways and protocols to optimize patient care
The Ideal Candidate:
We're seeking a surgeon who demonstrates:
Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Exceptional technical skills in foot and ankle arthroplasty
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
Drive to contribute to program growth and development
Collaborative approach to working within a team environment
Interest in cutting-edge techniques and technological advancements
Missouri licensure or eligibility
Comprehensive Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Productivity-based incentives
Generous sign-on bonus and relocation package
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Robust retirement plan with employer contribution
Substantial CME allowance
Paid malpractice insurance
Student loan repayment options
Academic appointment opportunities
Join Our Mission:
This is more than a jobit's an opportunity to join a team that's setting new standards in orthopedic care. If you're passionate about surgical excellence, committed to compassionate patient care, and ready to be busy from day one in a practice that distinguishes itself through unmatched excellence, we invite you to apply.
About SSM Health DePaul Hospital: Opened in 1828, SSM Health DePaul Hospital is a 540-bed, full-service Catholic hospital. SSM DePaul Hospital was the first hospital west of the Mississippi River and remains the oldest continuously existing business in St. Louis. Today, SSM DePaul Hospital serves patients from across the St. Louis metropolitan area, with a concentration in the surrounding communities of Bridgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Ann, Olivette, St. John, Maryland Heights, and Overland in Missouri. SSM Health DePaul Hospital offers comprehensive medical care, with all private rooms in a convenient, central location, and offers the most advanced technology and procedures, including spine, knee, hip, and weight loss surgery.
Orthopedic specialists at the SSM Health Orthopedics Center at SSM Health DePaul Hospital campus are known throughout the St. Louis region for offering the most advanced surgical and nonsurgical musculoskeletal treatments. The Joint Replacement Center at SSM Health DePaul Hospital is a nationally certified Center of Excellence in Orthopedics and was the first in the St. Louis region to earn this national distinction from The Joint Commission. Expert surgeons give patients and their families in North County and the surrounding areas access to the most comprehensive orthopedic, total joint replacement, and sports medicine care.
Community Description: Bridgeton, Missouri is an established North St. Louis County community that offers residents a convenient home base with easy access to the amenities of the greater St. Louis metro area. Residents can enjoy local dining, shopping, parks, and recreation, along with nearby access to St. Louis attractions, cultural destinations, major sports venues, entertainment, and regional employment centers. With its neighborhood feel and strong connection to the broader metro area, Bridgeton offers a practical, well-located place to live while staying close to everything St. Louis has to offer.
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Worksite address
bridgeton, MO, 63044, US
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