Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgeon | Rural Practice + Autonomy + High Community Need

Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

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Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital (MBSH), part of the BJC HealthCare System, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join our busy, community-focused hospital and help expand orthopedic services in the region. Located just one hour from St. Louis via Interstate 44, MBSH has proudly served the community since 1962 with a mission to deliver high-quality, compassionate care close to home.

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This is an exceptional opportunity to join a supportive and growing team, develop your ideal practice, and enjoy work-life balance in a vibrant, family-friendly area.

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Practice Highlights:

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• Join a multi-specialty clinic with two orthopedic surgeons, located on the hospital campus
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• Busy orthopedic clinic based within the hospital
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• Large referral base supported by numerous local primary care providers
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• Excellent opportunity to establish a full-time presence in a high-demand community
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• Flexibility to customize your practice setting
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• Flexible call rotation
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• Collaborative, on-campus specialty support and tenured CRNA team
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• Epic EMR in use
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• High HPSA score and J1 visa eligible location
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Hospital & Facility Features:

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• State-of-the-art emergency department and modern surgical suite
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• Comprehensive Therapy and Wellness Center
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• Award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers
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• On-campus Cancer Center, Childbirth Center, and Critical Care Unit
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• 25,000 sq. ft. medical office building with rotating specialists from St. Louis
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Compensation & Benefits:

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• 2-year guaranteed salary, then transition to wRVU productivity model
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• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
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• Student loan repayment support
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• Residency stipend option
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• Annual quality and efficiency bonus
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• CME allowance
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• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
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• Retirement plans: 401k
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Community Highlights Sullivan, Missouri:

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• Just an hour from Downtown St. Louis
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• Located on Interstate 44 Americas Main Street
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• Affordable living: no city personal property tax and low property tax rates
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• Charming mix of local restaurants, retail stores, and national chains
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• Outdoor lovers paradise: Meramec River, State Parks, Caverns, and Conservation Areas
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• Community events like the Meramec Community Fair and Sullivan Regional Airport Fly-in
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• City Lake with paved walking trails and local Saddle Club Arena
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• Access to farmers markets and community gardens
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Ready to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming community with excellent support? Contact us to learn more about this rewarding opportunity with Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital and BJC Medical Group.

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For questions and/ or further information please reach out to Rachel Murray: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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Overview \n
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Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital is a designated critical access hospital committed to providing quality health care service to residents in Crawford, Franklin and Washington counties.

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The hospital has enhanced and expanded the health care services available to the greater Sullivan community with its state-of-the-art emergency department, modern childbirth center, critical care unit, multiroom surgical suite, expanded cardiac rehab services, and a cancer center. A 22,500 square-foot medical office building provides offices for primary care physicians as well as space for a variety of visiting medical and surgical specialists from the St. Louis area.

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Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital operates four rural health clinics providing quality health care to surrounding communities. In addition, the hospital operates a comprehensive Therapy and Rehabilitation department and an award-winning Wound Care Center with two hyperbaric chambers.

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The Sullivan medical clinic is a well-established, multi-discipline physician group providing family, internal and OB care.

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Preferred Qualifications \n
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Role Purpose

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The physician will provide professional medical services within the practicing Specialty to the best of physicians 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.

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Responsibilities

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• Manages the medical care of patient panel by providing or otherwise arranging for inpatient hospital care of physicians patients, either through regular hospital rounds, making arrangements with one or more hospitalist(s) or other qualified physician to provide coverage for physicians hospitalized patients consistent with Medical Staff requirements.
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• 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.
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• Performs and documents medical histories and physicals in the patients medical record as required by hospital medical staff bylaws.
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• 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.
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• Collaborates and teaches advanced practice providers, support staff or any care team member assigned in the care of physicians patient panel.
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• 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.
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Minimum Requirements

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Education

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• Doctorate
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- Medicine

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Experience

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• <2 years
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Supervisor Experience

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• No Experience
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Licenses & Certifications

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• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Practicing Specialty
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• Licensed Physician
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Preferred Requirements

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Experience

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• 2-5 years
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Benefits and Legal Statement \n
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BJC Total Rewards

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

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

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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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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