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Join a Thriving, Established Orthopedic Practice Just Minutes from St. Louis
BJCMG Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Practice is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our highly respected and growing orthopedic team in the Metro East region of Illinois. This opportunity offers immediate patient volume, strong APP support, access to advanced technology, and the flexibility to build a broad-based general orthopedic practice while working alongside fellowship-trained specialists.
Why Join BJC?
- Join a high-performing orthopedic team committed to delivering exceptional patient care while offering physicians the support, resources, and technology needed to thrive professionally and personally
- Established orthopedic practice with strong community reputation and market presence
- Opportunity to step into an existing patient base
- Robust referral network and continued market growth opportunities
- Collaborative team of orthopedic surgeons across multiple subspecialties
- Advanced practice provider support both in clinic and the operating room
- On-site imaging, MRI, CT, casting, and DME services
- Epic EMR with remote access and Abridge technology
- State-of-the-art robotic-assisted joint replacement capabilities utilizing the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution
Practice Highlights
This is a general orthopedic surgery opportunity with the ability to perform a broad range of procedures. This role is meant to serve the growing needs of the community.
- Large clinic space and casting services at Both Belleville and Shiloh
- Dedicated orthopedic surgery schedulers and support staff
- Seven experienced APPs supporting orthopedic surgeons
- Imaging conveniently located adjacent to orthopedic clinic space
Schedule & Call
- Approximately 36 patient-facing hours per week
- Clinic hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM - could start earlier if desired
- Typically 2-3 OR days per week
- 25 to 30+ patients per full clinic day
- APP support available for inpatient follow-up and weekend assistance
- Shared orthopedic call schedule with the team
- Weekend call approximately 1:7
Compensation & Benefits
BJC Medical Group offers a highly competitive compensation package including:
Financial Incentives
- Competitive two-year income guarantee
- Productivity-based wRVU compensation model
- $50,000 Signing Bonus
- Up to $100,000 Student Loan Repayment
- Monthly Resident/Fellow Stipend of $2,000
- Quality Incentive Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Benefits
- 401(k) with a Match and 457(b) retirement plans
- Claims-made malpractice coverage with tail provided
- CME allowance of $4,000 annually plus five CME days
- Generous allowed time off and holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability benefits
Live and Work in the St. Louis Metro East
Belleville and Shiloh offer an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, excellent schools, family-friendly communities, and easy access to the cultural, dining, and entertainment amenities of downtown St. Louis. Enjoy the balance of a thriving practice and a rewarding lifestyle in one of the Midwest's most desirable regions.
For additional information please contact:
Rachel Murray Advisor, Talent - Physician 📧 [email protected]
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Overview
BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.
Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.
BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.
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 BOARDLicensed Physician
Preferred Requirements
Experience
2-5 years Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
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
