Additional Information About the Role

BJC Medical Group is seeking a BE/BC Orthopedic Surgeon to join their successful group at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Practice Highlights:

See a full-scope practice of orthopedic surgery
Specialty areas of interest are welcome
EPIC EMR
Highly established primary care referral network (be busy right away!)
Strong organizational support and recognition
APP support in clinic and hospital rounding
Call coverage is 1:4; very rarely if ever get called in on a weekend
Hospitalist admit for orthopedic surgeons

Compensation & Benefit Highlights:

Competitive two-year guarantee
Fellowship stipend option to earn income while finishing training
Student loan repayment assistance
Generous Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, dental, vision, disability, life and more
Malpractice/tail insurance covered
Matching 401k, 403b, 457b, and pension plan
CME allowance and time off

Hospital Affiliation:

Christian Hospital is a BJC Healthcare affiliated Hospital. BJC Healthcare is one of the leading health systems in the nation.
Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” by The U.S. News in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and multiple conditions including heart attack, heart failure and stroke

Saint Louis, MO

Atractions include the St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park, The Muny, Busch Stadium, The City Museum, St. Louis Art Museum, Peabody Opera house, Fox Theatre and more
Professional sports include the Stanley Cup winning Blues, World Series winning Cardinals and our brand new St. Louis CITY Soccer team!
Ample fine-dining, wineries, and microbreweries
Low cost-of-living with a healthy balanced real estate market in a major metropolitan area
Ambundant public and private school options
Family-friendly communities that are safe, inviting, and great for kids
Easy access to Lambert International Airport

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.

St. Louis Bone & Joint Care specializes in Orthopedic medicine and is located in North St. Louis, MO.

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

Licensed 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
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*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

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