Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity- join a high Preforming Team in Alton, IL at BJC He[...]

Foot & Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon – Alton, IL We are seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon to join our thriving practice at Alton Memorial Hospital, just 15 minutes from St. Louis, Missouri. Why Join Us? $50,000 Sign‑on Bonus + Relocation Assistance Competitive Two‑Year Income Guarantee $100,000 Student Loan Repayment Assistance Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Malpractice with Tail, and More) Strong APP & Hospitalist Support – Minimal Call Burden (1:7) Practice Highlights Full-scope orthopedic surgery with a focus on Foot & Ankle (some general ortho preferred) Large, established primary‑care referral network — be as busy as you want from day one State‑of‑the‑art facilities and a supportive team, including 7 APPs, 9 MAs, 9 schedulers, and 2 Athletic Trainers Affiliated with BJC Healthcare — one of the nation's top health systems Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose: Ensures optimal care and promotes safety of patients admitted to assigned service in cooperation with the private attending staff and nursing staff. Communicates with staff, patients, and families. Responsibilities Manages the medical care of assigned patients Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the health care team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes Performs and documents histories and physicals in the patient’s medical record as required by hospital by‑laws Supervises and instructs medical students and residents assigned to service; assists in the learning needs of residents and students as assessed Minimum Requirements Education: Doctorate – Medicine Experience: 2‑5 years Supervisor Experience: No experience required Licenses & Certifications Licensed Physician Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available from the 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 combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time Adoption assistance Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Itlearn360