Surgery, Full Time General Surgery Physician

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Community Description:

About SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee:

SSM Health is seeking a Board Certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join and help expand orthopedic services in Shawnee, Oklahoma . This is an excellent opportunity to build a thriving practice in a physician-friendly community where providers are highly respected and well-supported .

Full-time, Monday–Friday with a flexible schedule

Practice mix: ~80% outpatient / 20% surgical

5–7 procedures per week while building

Clinic volume: Up to 20+ patients per day in clinic, a couple of days per week

No existing panel – ideal for a surgeon looking to build quickly

New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Eligible for Oklahoma medical licensure

Broad general orthopedics with a wide variety of cases, including:

Emergency Department consults

The current full-time surgeon is sports medicine fellowship trained

Join a growing service line with only one full-time orthopedic surgeon currently on staff

Facilities & Support:

• Standalone orthopedic clinic located directly across the street from the hospital
• On-site X-ray
• Strong SSM Health referral network

~ Two physical therapy clinics :

• One on the main hospital campus
• One located 3–4 miles away at another SSM outpatient clinic

Shawnee is known as a physician-friendly community where providers are well-respected and truly valued. SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee has been serving the health needs of Pottawatomie County and surrounding areas for more than 50 years, offering a wide range of services in state-of-the art facility with physicians and staff who are dedicated to providing exceptional health care consistent with our Mission. For 2026, the Chartis Center for Rural Health has named SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Shawnee one of the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospitals.

The city honors its deep-rooted heritage with museums, festivals, and local art. Downtown offers unique shops, cozy caf&233;s, and a welcoming community vibe. With a strong focus on education, thanks to institutions like Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee fosters a welcoming and community-driven environment. Affordable housing, excellent schools, and a friendly atmosphere make it an ideal place for health care professionals to grow their careers while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.