Additional Information About the Role BJC Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon to join their successful group based at Alton Memorial Hospital just 15 minutes from St. Louis, Missouri .
Practice Highlights: - See a full-scope practice of orthopedic surgery
- Specialty areas of interest are welcome
- Highly established primary care referral network (be as busy as you want, right away!)
- Strong APP support in clinic and hospital rounding
- Call coverage is 1:7; APPs take initial calls, very rarely if ever get called in
- Ample clinic staff including 7 APPs, 9 MAs, 9 schedulers and 2 Athletic Trainers
- 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
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance plus moving expenses
- 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: - Alton Memorial Hospital is a BJC Healthcare-affiliated Hospital. BJC Healthcare is one of the leading health systems in the nation.
- Alton Memorial Hospital was nationally ranked as "high performing" by The U.S. News in Hip Fractures
Saint Louis, MO - Attractions 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 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
- 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
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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
