Orthopedics Physician

Orthopedic Surgeon

Saint Francis Healthcare System, a Level III Trauma Center, is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon to join our thriving Advanced Orthopedic Specialists Team. Our team has an established referral base to allow for one to focus on an elective practice and is backed by two Ortho Trauma Surgeons to offset call burden. High volume and need for Adult Reconstruction, Hand, and Generalist work. Spine is covered by our Neurosurgeons.

Job Description

• Step into a thriving orthopedic surgery practice with 6 experienced general surgeons, 2 Ortho Trauma Surgeons, and 7 Advanced Practice Providers.
• Clinic Monday-Friday, Flexible OR Block Time.
• Minimal call, 2 days/month; other days covered by two Ortho Trauma Providers.
• Dedicated Ortho Surgical Team, OR Rooms, and Trauma Team.
• Award-winning hospital named in the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation by IBM Watson Health and ranked as an A-rated hospital by the Leapfrog Group.
• Rosa Robotic System.
• EMR: EPIC.

Requirements

• BE/BC Orthopedic Surgery.
• Missouri Physician license or ability to obtain a license upon credentialing.
• Active Missouri DEA registration or ability to obtain upon credentialing.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain upon credentialing.

Benefits

• $750,000 base or greater of productivity for the first two years (with RVU compensation model after that).
• $100,000 commencement bonus or a Monthly Stipend option for Residents.
• 10% quality bonus + APP Stipend.
• Student Loan Repayment Available, PSLF qualifying site.
• Relocation Allowance up to $15,000.
• Comprehensive benefits that include 25 days of PTO, CME time + stipend, paid malpractice, health + dental insurance, and retirement plans.

Community Overview

Live the way you want! Choose from prestigious gated communities, golf course living, or spacious acreage to build your dream home. Top-ranked public and private schools make it a fantastic place to raise a family. Scenic riverfront town with 26 parks, a water park, and waterfront recreation.

Take a hike at the Mark Twain and Shawnee National Forest. Dalhousie Golf Club is a private residential course designed by Jack Nicklaus.

Enjoy big-city convenience in a suburban setting with Target, Sam's, Starbucks, Panera, Chick Fil A, Academy Sports, Kohl's, and more. There are 140 local dining and drink options.

Southeast Missouri State University is nearby. Watch a Cape Catfish game in the NCAA League. Easy access to major cities: 1.5 hours to St. Louis and 2 hours to Memphis, TN, with direct daily flights to Chicago O'Hare & Nashville, TN. The cost of living is 20% lower than the national average—your dollar goes further here!

This is not just another job; it’s a chance to build the career and lifestyle you’ve always wanted. If you’re looking for stability, autonomy, and a team that truly values its Medical Staff, this is the place for you.