Join a Thriving, Well-established Orthopedic Practice with Strong Demand- Alton, IL

Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

Alton Memorial Hospital | Just 15 Minutes from St. Louis, MO

BJC Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join a highly successful and established team based at Alton Memorial Hospital , located just minutes from downtown St. Louis, Missouri.

Practice Highlights

• Full-scope general orthopedic surgery practice

• Opportunity to incorporate subspecialty interests

• Strong, established referral network -build a busy practice immediately

• High-volume practice with excellent work-life balance

• Robust APP support in both clinic and inpatient settings

  • APPs manage first call- minimal call burden

• Call schedule: 1:7

• Rotation to nearby Edwardsville clinic , expanding access to a growing patient population

Advanced & Efficient Surgical Environment

• Current surgeons utilize flip rooms in the OR , maximizing efficiency and productivity

• Same-day joint replacement program in place , supporting high-quality, patient-centered care and streamlined throughput

• Established workflows support both strong volume and lifestyle balance

Well-Resourced Clinic

• 7 Advanced Practice Providers

• 9 Medical Assistants

• 9 Schedulers

• 2 Athletic Trainers

• Hospitalist service admits patients , allowing you to focus on surgical care

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive 2-year income guarantee

• Optional resident and fellowship stipend while completing training

• Up to $100,000 in student loan repayment

• $50,000 sign-on bonus

• Relocation assistance + moving expenses

• Comprehensive benefits package:

  • Medical, dental, vision

  • Disability & life insurance

• Malpractice + tail coverage provided

• 401(k) with employer match

• CME allowance + dedicated time off

Hospital Affiliation

Alton Memorial Hospital is part of BJC HealthCare , one of the nation‘s leading nonprofit health systems.

• Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report as ‘High Performing‘ in Hip Fracture Care

• $50 million Operating Room expansion underway , with completion anticipated in Fall 2027 , bringing state-of-the-art surgical suites and expanded capacity

• Established team with efficient OR workflows and strong surgical volume

Contact

For more information, please reach out:

Rachel Murray

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.

Alton Orthopedic Clinic is located in Alton, IL.

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

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Physician

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